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What is a spherical mirror whose reflecting surface is curved inwards called?
What is a spherical mirror whose reflecting surface is curved inwards called?
- Concave mirror (correct)
- Plane mirror
- Convex mirror
- Flat mirror
Which point on a spherical mirror is represented by the letter P and lies on the surface of the mirror?
Which point on a spherical mirror is represented by the letter P and lies on the surface of the mirror?
- Centre of the sphere
- Pole (correct)
- Principal focus
- Centre of curvature
Where does the centre of curvature of a concave mirror lie?
Where does the centre of curvature of a concave mirror lie?
- On the mirror's surface
- At the focal point
- In front of the mirror (correct)
- Behind the mirror
What does a spherical mirror whose reflecting surface is curved outwards called?
What does a spherical mirror whose reflecting surface is curved outwards called?
Which letter represents the centre of curvature of a spherical mirror?
Which letter represents the centre of curvature of a spherical mirror?
What does the pole of a spherical mirror refer to?
What does the pole of a spherical mirror refer to?