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प्रश्न
Can mirrors give rise to chromatic aberration?
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उत्तर
No, mirrors cannot give rise to chromatic aberration. This is because chromatic aberration occurs due to the refraction of different colours of light. In case of mirrors, refraction of light does not take place.
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