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The diameter of a reflector of a solar cooker is 2.4 m.
What will be the focal length of the reflector at which the cooker can be placed for obtaining maximum heat?

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0.6 m

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1.2 m

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0.4 m

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2.4 m

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Solution

The correct option is A 0.6 m
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