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What are cartesian sign conventions used in spherical mirror ? What is the mirror formula ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: **Step 1: Understanding Cartesian Sign Conventions for Spherical Mirrors** - The Cartesian sign conventions help in determining the signs of distances in optics, particularly for spherical mirrors. - The principal axis is divided into two parts: the horizontal axis (principal axis) and the vertical axis (perpendicular to the principal axis). **Step 2: Assigning Signs to Distances** - **Horizontal Axis (Principal Axis)**: ...
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