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प्रश्न
Write the spherical mirror's formula and explain the meaning of each symbol used in it.
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उत्तर
The spherical mirror's formula is `1/"u" + 1/"v" = 1/"f"`
Here, u is the object distance, v is the image distance and f is the focal length of the mirror.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name the kind of mirror used to obtain
(a) a real and enlarged image
(b) a virtual and enlarged image
(c) a real and diminished image, and
(d) a virtual and diminished image.
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(i) Pole
(ii) Centre of curvature
(iii) Radius of curvature
(iv) Principal axis
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Illustrate your answer with the help of a ray diagram.
Select the correct option:
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