A ray of light passes through the focus of the mirror. After reflection, it

Passes between the pole and focus of the mirror.

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goes through the pole of the mirror.

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becomes parallel to the principal axis.

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goes through the centre of curvature.

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Solution

The correct option is C
becomes parallel to the principal axis.

A ray of light that passes through the focus of the mirror becomes parallel to the principal axis of the mirror after reflection.

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For an incident ray directed towards centre of curvature of a spherical mirror, the reflected ray :

(a) retraces its path

(b) passes through the focus

(d) becomes parallel to the principal axis.

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