Physics-Mirrors

NEET Physics Mirrors Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12

Assertion (A): The focal length of a convex mirror is positive. | Reason (R): The reflected rays from a convex mirror appear to diverge from a point behind the mirror.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The focal length of a convex mirror is positive because the reflected rays diverge and appear to come from a focal point behind the mirror, as described in Fig. 9.3.

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