Define the following terms in the context of a diverging mirror
Light (10)Define the following terms in the context of a diverging mirror :
- Principal focus
- Focal length
Draw a labelled ray diagram to illustrate your answer.
Answer
- It is a point on the principal axis of a diverging mirror from where the rays parallel to principal axis appear to diverge after reflection.
- The distance between the pole and the principal focus of a mirror.
Exam Year:
2023
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