Four graphs between 1/u and 1/v are given for spherical mirrors as shown. Which one of them represents a concave mirror, as per the new cartesian sign convention?

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The correct option is B
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Four graphs between 1/u and 1/v are given for spherical mirrors as shown. Which one of them represents a concave mirror, as per the new cartesian sign convention?

The correct option is B .

The correct option is B
.