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The radius of curvature of a plane mirror is:

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zero
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infinite
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negative
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finite
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Solution

The correct option is C infinite
A plane mirror may be considered to be a part of an infinitely large spherical surface.
And, an infinitely large spherical surface will have infinite radius.
So, radius of curvature for a plane mirror will be infinite.

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