Name the spherical mirror used as:
$(a)$ $1.$ Shaving mirror,
$2.$ Rear-view mirror in vehicles,
$3.$ Reflector in searchlights.
$(b)$ Write any three differences between a real and virtual image.

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(N/A) $1.$ Concave mirror
$2.$ Convex mirror
$3.$ Concave mirror
$(b)$ Differences between a real and virtual image:
Real imageVirtual image
$1.$ It is formed when light rays actually meet at a point after reflection or refraction.$1.$ It is formed when light rays appear to meet at a point after reflection or refraction.
$2.$ It can be obtained on a screen.$2.$ It cannot be obtained on a screen.
$3.$ It is always inverted.$3.$ It is always erect.

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