Hi, I have a question and I hope anyone could answer it:
Why concave mirrors are used as shaving mirrors?
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Answer:
This is because when the face is placed close to a concave mirror (so that the face is within its focus) the concave mirror produces a magnified and erect image of the face. Since a large image of the face is seen in the concave mirror, it becomes easier to make a smooth shave.