Question

Identify from the following the ray diagram which shows the correct path of the reflected ray for the ray incident on a concave mirror, as shown:

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Answer 1

Explanation:

When a ray is reflected at a concave mirror:

• If the incident ray is parallel to the principal axis of the mirror, then the reflected ray passes through the focus (F) of the mirror.
• If the ray passes through the focus of the mirror, then the reflected ray becomes parallel to the principal axis.