The diagram (figure) given below shows two parallel rays 1 and 2 incident on a convex mirror. Draw the reflected rays and mark the focus by the symbol F.

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The light rays incident parallel to the principal axis after reflection from the convex mirror appear to meet at the focus F on its principal axis. For convex mirror focus is present behind of the mirror.

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