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Question
What is the relation between the focal length and radius of curvature of a spherical mirror (concave mirror or convex mirror)?
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Solution
The relation between the focal length and radius of curvature of a spherical mirror is as follows:
Radius of curvature = 2 × focal length
R = 2f
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