A solar cooker is made up of a concave mirror. Which of the following explains its working?

Sun rays diverge and increase the area of projection.

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Sun rays converge and focus on a single point

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Sun rays are absorbed by the mirror completely.

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Sun rays are reflected parallel to each other.

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Solution

The correct option is B Sun rays converge and focus on a single point
Sun rays falling parallel to the principal axis of the concave mirror converge at the focus.

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