NEET Physics Mirrors MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about spherical mirrors is correct?
The focal length of a concave mirror is positive, while that of a convex mirror is negative.
Reflected rays from a concave mirror converge at a point on the principal axis, while rays from a convex mirror appear to diverge from a point.
The principal axis of a mirror is always vertical regardless of the mirror's orientation.
The mirror equation is applicable only for convex mirrors, not concave mirrors.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
A concave mirror converges reflected rays at a focal point on the principal axis, while a convex mirror causes the reflected rays to appear to diverge from a virtual focal point. This aligns with the definitions and behavior of the two types of mirrors as described in the NCERT context.
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