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A ray of light passing through the centre of curvature of a spherical mirror, after reflection passes through

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Twice the focus

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Centre of curvature

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Pole of the mirror

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Principal focus

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The correct option is B
Centre of curvature

A ray of light passing through centre of curvature of a spherical mirror is reflected back along the same path, i.e., through the centre of curvature itself.

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