$(a)$ Write one use of a concave mirror as well as a convex mirror.
$(b)$ Draw ray diagrams for the following cases when a ray of light:
$(i)$ passing through the centre of curvature of a concave mirror is incident on it.
$(ii)$ parallel to the principal axis is incident on a convex mirror.
$(iii)$ is incident at the pole of a convex mirror.
$(iv)$ passing through the focus of a concave mirror is incident on it.

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(N/A) Concave mirrors are commonly used in torches,searchlights,and vehicle headlights to obtain a powerful parallel beam of light. Convex mirrors are commonly used as rear-view mirrors in vehicles.
$(b)$ The ray diagrams are shown in the image provided.

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