Question
Describe with a suitable diagram, how a convex mirror diverges a parallel beam of light rays. Mark clearly the pole, focus and centre of curvature of concave mirror in this diagram.
Solution
When a parallel beam of light, also parallel to the principle axis, is incident on a convex mirror, it will reflect from the mirror, and the reflected rays will appear to come from a point which is called the focus (F) of the convex mirror. So, a convex mirror has a virtual focus.
Ray diagram- A convex mirror diverges a parallel beam of light rays.
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Solution Describe with a Suitable Diagram, How a Convex Mirror Diverges a Parallel Beam of Light Rays. Mark Clearly the Pole, Focus and Centre of Curvature of Concave Mirror in this Diagram. Concept: Reflection of Light - Image Formation by Spherical Mirrors - Convex Mirror.
