Define the Principal Focus of a Concave Mirror? [1 mark]

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Light rays that are parallel to the principal axis of a concave mirror converge at a specific point on its principal axis after reflecting from the mirror. This point is known as the principal focus of the concave mirror. [1 mark]

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