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Question
Name the spherical mirror which (i) diverges (ii) converges the beam of light incident on it. Justify your answer by drawing a ray diagram in each case.
Solution
(i) Convex mirror diverges a beam of light falling on it.
(ii) Concave mirror converges a beam of light falling on it.
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