Which of these mirrors converges a parallel beam of light-plane, concave or convex?

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A concave mirror converges a parallel beam of light-plane.

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Q. Question 1
Which of the following can make a parallel beam of light when light from a point source is incident on it?

(a) Concave mirror as well as convex lens
(b) Convex mirror as well as concave lens
(c) Two plane mirrors placed at 90° to each other
(d) Concave mirror as well as concave lens

Q. Which of the following can make a parallel beam of light when light from a bulb falls on it?

(a) concave mirror as well as concave lens
(b) convex mirror as well as convex lens
(c) concave mirror as well as convex lens
(d) convex mirror as well as concave lens

Explain with a suitable diagram, how a concave mirror converges a parallel beam of light rays. Mark clearly the pole, focus and centre of curvature of concave mirror in this diagram.

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