Draw a ray diagram to show the path of the reflected ray in each of the following cases. A ray of light incident on a convex mirror
(a)strikes at its pole making an angle from the principle axis
(b)is directed towards its principle focus.
(c) is parallel to its principle axis.

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The ray diagram as follows:

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Draw a ray diagram to show the path of the reflected ray in each of the following cases. A ray of light incident on a convex mirror(a)strikes at its pole making an angle from the principle axis (b)is directed towards its principle focus.(c) is parallel to its principle axis.

The ray diagram as follows:

Draw a ray diagram to show the path of the reflected ray in each of the following cases. A ray of light incident on a convex mirror
(a)strikes at its pole making an angle from the principle axis
(b)is directed towards its principle focus.
(c) is parallel to its principle axis.