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distinguish between the principle focus of a concave and convex mirror

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Dear Student ,
Parameter focus of concave mirror
  1. position it lies in front of the mirror
  2. nature it is a real focus because the light rays after reflection from a concave mirror converge at the principal focus

Parameter focus of convex mirror

  1. position it lies behind the mirror
  2. nature it is a virtual focus because the light rays after reflection from a convex mirror appear to come from the principal focus
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