If a ray of light is incident on a spherical mirror through its centre of curvature, the reflected ray:

retraces its path

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passes through the focus

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passes through the pole

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becomes parallel to the principal axis

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Solution

The correct option is A retraces its path
When a ray is incident on a spherical mirror through the centre of curvature, it is incident normally on the surface. As a result, it is reflected normally and the reflected ray retraces the path of incidence in opposite direction.

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For an incident ray directed towards centre of curvature of a spherical mirror, the reflected ray :

(a) retraces its path

(b) passes through the focus

(d) becomes parallel to the principal axis.

A ray of light incident parallel to the principal axis of a spherical mirror retraces its path.

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