Define the following terms in the context of a diverging mirror

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Define the following terms in the context of a diverging mirror :

  1. Principal focus
  2. Focal length

Draw a labelled ray diagram to illustrate your answer.

Answer

  1. 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.
  2. The distance between the pole and the principal focus of a mirror.

  • Exam Year: 2023