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The centre of the sphere of which the spherical mirror forms a part is called ____________.

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Important Questions on Light Energy

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A spherical mirror and a thin spherical lens each of focal length -10 cm are given. The mirror and lens are likely to be:
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Define the radius of curvature of the spherical mirror.
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What is meant by the pole of a spherical mirror?

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Correct relation between radius of curvature(R) and Focal length (F) of a spherical mirror is:

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Define the principal focus of a concave mirror.
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_____ is located behind a convex mirror :
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The distance between pole and principal focus of a spherical mirror is called
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The radius of curvature of a convex mirror is 24 cm. What is its focal length?
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Define the centre of curvature of the spherical mirror?
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Define the focal length of a spherical mirror.
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If a mirror forms erect image for objects placed between pole and focus, and it forms real-inverted image for object placed anywhere between focus and infinity, then the mirror is:

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Define the radius of curvature of a spherical mirror.
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Establish the relation between the radius of curvature R and focal length f of the spherical concave mirror.

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An object is placed at a distance of 10 cm. From a convex mirror of focal length 15 cm. The position and nature of the image are :
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Write the sign convention for reflection by spherical mirrors.

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The radius of curvature of a spherical mirror is 20 cm. Find its focal length.
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Write the sign conventions used for reflection by mirror.
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What will be the angle of incidence when a ray of light passes through the centre of curvature of a concave mirror?

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Does focal length of a spherical mirror changes when it is completely immersed in water? Predict and write the reason.
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A student holding a mirror in his hand, directed the reflecting surface of the mirror towards the Sun. He then directed the reflected light on to a sheet of paper held close to the mirror.

Will he be able to determine the approximate value of focal length of this mirror from this activity ? Give reason and draw ray diagram to justify your answer in this case.