Physics
The correct statement(s) is/are :
(i) The radius of a sphere of which the spherical mirror is a part is called the radius of curvature.
(ii) The geometric centre of the spherical surface of a mirror is called the centre of curvature.
(iii) Principal axis is the straight line joining the pole of the mirror to its aperture.
- (i)
- (ii)
- (iii)
- None of the above
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Answer
(i)
Reason — The radius of a sphere of which the spherical mirror is a part is called the radius of curvature.
The geometric centre of the spherical surface of a mirror is called the pole of the mirror.
Principal axis is the straight line joining the pole of the mirror to its centre of curvature.
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