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Is the focus of a convex mirror imaginary, as it is behind the reflecting surface?

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Convex mirror is the mirror having bulging out reflecting surface. Convex mirror reflect light outwards and thus they are not used to focus the light. Thus, the focus of convex mirror is the imaginary point where light rays after reflection from the mirror appears to come.

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