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Question
Assertion: Incident ray is directed towards the centre of curvature of spherical mirror. After reflection it retraces its path.
Reason: Angle of incidence (i) = Angle of reflection (r) = 0°
Options
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation.
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is not the correct explanation.
If assertion is true but reason is false.
If assertion is false but reason is true.
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Solution
If both assertion and reason are true and reason is not the correct explanation.
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