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Question
According to the "New Cartesian Singh Convention" for mirrors, what sign has been given to the focal length of:
a concave mirror?
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Solution
The sign given to the focal length of a concave mirror (according to the New Cartesian Sign Convention) is negative. This is because the focus of a concave mirror is in front of the mirror, on the left side.
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