Question 12
In torches, search lights and headlights of vehicles the bulb is placed

(a) between the pole and the focus of the reflector
(b) very near to the focus of the reflector
(c) between the focus and centre of curvature of the reflector
(d) at the centre of curvature of the reflector

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(b) very near to the focus of the reflector

The bulb is placed very near to the focus of the reflector resulting in a parallel beam of light through which we can see for a longer distance.

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Question 12 In torches, search lights and headlights of vehicles the bulb is placed (a) between the pole and the focus of the reflector (b) very near to the focus of the reflector (c) between the focus and centre of curvature of the reflector (d) at the centre of curvature of the reflector

(b) very near to the focus of the reflector The bulb is placed very near to the focus of the reflector resulting in a parallel beam of light through which we can see for a longer distance.

Question 12
In torches, search lights and headlights of vehicles the bulb is placed

(a) between the pole and the focus of the reflector
(b) very near to the focus of the reflector
(c) between the focus and centre of curvature of the reflector
(d) at the centre of curvature of the reflector

(b) very near to the focus of the reflector

The bulb is placed very near to the focus of the reflector resulting in a parallel beam of light through which we can see for a longer distance.