Define the term ‘Radius of curvature’

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Step 1: Radius of curvature,
The radius of curvature is the radius of a hollow sphere of which a curved mirror makes a part.
Step 2: The following diagram shows the radius of curvature ‘r’,
In the given diagram, the radius is the line drawn from the center of curvature ‘C’ to the curved surface of the sphere is called the radius of curvature.

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