Principal Focus and Focal Length of a Mirror

Author:Narendra Kumar
10th CBSE
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Principal Focus and Focal Length of a Mirror: Overview

This topic discusses the principal focus and focal length of a mirror with the help of diagrams. The principal focus indicates the beam of incident rays that is parallel to the axis.

Important Questions on Principal Focus and Focal Length of a Mirror

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A student determines the focal length of a device X, by focussing the image of a far off object on the screen positioned as shown in the figure below.

What is the focal length of the device X?

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What arrangement should be done by a student to find the focal length of a concave mirror by obtaining an image of a distant object?

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A student has to do the experiment on finding the focal length of a given concave mirror, by using a distant object. What set of apparatus should be used by him?

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What is the focal length of a concave mirror in the experiment set up shown below?

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The image of a distant object is obtained on a screen by using a concave mirror. Which distance should be measure to determine the focal length of the mirror?

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The radius of curvature of a spherical mirror is 20 cm. What is its focal length?

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What is the relation between focal length and radius of curvature of a mirror?

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Focal length of a convex mirror is 15 cm. What is its radius of curvature?

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The radius of curvature of a spherical mirror is 40 cm. What is its focal length?

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Rays from sun converge at a point 10 cm in front of a concave mirror. Where should be an object placed so that size of its image is equal to the size of the object? 

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A student determines the focal length of a device X, by focussing the image of a far off an object on the screen positioned as shown in the figure below. 
What is the focal length of the device X?

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