The type of mirror used by dentists to inspect the teeth of patients is a
A.
Plane mirror
B.
cylindrical mirror
C.
concave mirror
D.
convex mirror
Correct answer is C
The type of mirror used by dentists to inspect the teeth of patients is a concave mirror.
Concave mirrors are curved inwards and produce a magnified image of the object placed within its focus and pole. This is why dentists use concave mirrors to examine teeth, as it allows them to see the teeth in more detail.
