Question

The distance between the pole and centre of curvature of a spherical mirror is called _________ .

• A. radius of curvature
• B. focal length
• C. object distance
• D. image height

Answer 1

The correct option is (A) radius of curvature

1. The radius of the sphere of which the spherical mirror forms a part is known as the radius of curvature of the spherical mirror.
2. The distance between the pole and center of curvature is known as the radius of curvature.