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A convex mirror is formed from a spherical surface of radius 20 cm. Find the power of the mirror.

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To find the power of a convex mirror formed from a spherical surface of radius 20 cm, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the radius of curvature The radius of curvature (R) of the convex mirror is given as 20 cm. ### Step 2: Calculate the focal length (f) The focal length (f) of a mirror is related to the radius of curvature (R) by the formula: \[ f = \frac{R}{2} \] ...
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