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In mirrors the back surface is coated with a thin layer of |
A. | Mercury |
B. | Silver |
C. | Red oxide |
D. | Silver nitrate |
Answer» B. Silver | |
Explanation: In a spherical mirror, one of the two curved surfaces is coated with a thin layer of silver followed by a coating of red lead oxide paint. Thus, one side of the spherical minor is opaque and the other side is a highly polished reflecting surface. |
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