Question

Define the term ‘Centre of curvature’ .

Answer 1

Step 1: Center of curvature,

The Centre of curvature is defined as the central part or the center point of a sphere of which the spherical or curved mirror is a part.

Step 2: The following diagram shows the centre of curvature of a spherical mirror,

Considering this curve as a curved mirror and the dotted line connecting and making the whole sphere, where the central point is denoted as ‘C’ is called the centre of curvature.