NEET Physics Mirrors Assertion Reason Question
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.
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
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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