Name the spherical mirror which (i) diverges (ii) converges the beam of light incident on it. Justify your answer by drawing a ray diagram in each case.

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(i) diverges

Convex mirror diverges a beam of light falling on it

(ii) converges

Concave mirror converges a beam of light falling on it

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Name the spherical mirror which (i) diverges (ii) converges the beam of light incident on it. Justify your answer by drawing a ray diagram in each case.

(i) diverges Convex mirror diverges a beam of light falling on it (ii) converges Concave mirror converges a beam of light falling on it

(i) diverges

Convex mirror diverges a beam of light falling on it

(ii) converges

Concave mirror converges a beam of light falling on it