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What is the central point of the reflecting surface of a spherical mirror called?
What is the central point of the reflecting surface of a spherical mirror called?
- Pole (correct)
- Centre of curvature
- Principal axis
- Focus
Which term refers to the distance between the centre of curvature and the pole of a spherical mirror?
Which term refers to the distance between the centre of curvature and the pole of a spherical mirror?
- Radius of curvature (correct)
- Focus
- Principal axis
- Centre of curvature
What is denoted by the letter (C) in the context of a spherical mirror?
What is denoted by the letter (C) in the context of a spherical mirror?
- Pole
- Focus
- Radius of curvature
- Centre of curvature (correct)
Study Notes
Spherical Mirror
- The central point of the reflecting surface of a spherical mirror is called the Pole.
- The distance between the centre of curvature and the pole of a spherical mirror is referred to as the Radius of Curvature.
- The letter C in the context of a spherical mirror denotes the Centre of Curvature.
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