Physics Interview Question:

What is the difference between a lens and a mirror?

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A mirror is a reflective surface. Light passes through the glass and hits the silver backing, reflecting off of it. (The angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection.) A lens, on the other hand, does not reflect light; it refracts it. After entering the glass, light refracts differently depending on the shape of the lens and also creates a focal point where the refracting light comes to a point. This differs for different lenses -- convex or concave -- which is why there are different lenses for different types of eyeglasses.
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