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प्रश्न
According to the "New Cartesian Singh Convention" for mirrors, what sign has been given to the focal length of:
a convex mirror?
उत्तर
The sign given to the focal length of a convex mirror (according to the New Cartesian Sign Convention) is positive. The is because the focus of a convex mirror is behind the mirror, on the right side.
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