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Assertion : Incident ray is directed towards the centre of curvature of spherical mirror. After reflection it retraces its path.
Reason : Angle of incidence i = Angle of reflection r = 0°.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation.

B

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is not the correct explanation.

C

If assertion is true but reason ·is false.

D

If assertion is false but reason is true.

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B
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