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The direction of ray of light incident on a concave mirror is shown by `PQ` while directions in which the ray would travel after reflection is shown by four rays marked `1,2,3` and `4`, Fig. Which of the four rays correctly shows the direction of reflected ray ?
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A

1

B

2

C

3

D

4

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The correct Answer is:
B
The ray PQ is passing through the focus and is falling on the surface of a concave mirror. Thus, it will be reflected back parallel to the principal axis of the mirror. Ray (2) correctly shows the direction of reflected ray. The correct option is (b).
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