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Which of the following is correct for the ray of light incident on a concave mirror


A

Light ray passing between focus and pole after reflection

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Light ray passing through center of curvature after reflection

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C

Light ray passing in the direction of incident ray parallel to principal axis

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D

Light ray passing through focus after reflection.

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Solution

The correct option is D

Light ray passing through focus after reflection.


Explanation for correct option:

Option (D)

In the case of concave mirrors, incident light hits the mirror surface whose path is parallel to the principal axis. After hitting the mirror surface the reflected ray always passes through the focus.

Explanation for incorrect options:

Option (A),

Incident light parallels to the principal axis do not pass between pole and focus after reflection.

Option (B),

The ray of light does not pass through ‘C’ after reflection if the ray of the incident is parallel to the principal axis.

Option (C ),

The light ray does not pass in the direction of the incident ray when the ray of the incident is parallel to the principal axis.

Hence, option D is the correct answer.


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