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A concave mirror has a local length of 2m in vacuum. What would be its focal length when used in a medium of refractive index `2.759` ?

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`2m`

B

`2xx2.759m`

C

`2//2.759m`

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Data inadequatc

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To solve the problem, we need to understand the behavior of a concave mirror and how its focal length is affected by the medium in which it is placed. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Focal Length in Vacuum**: The focal length of the concave mirror in vacuum is given as \( f = 2 \, \text{m} \). 2. **Understand the Concept of Focal Length**: The focal length of a concave mirror is a property that depends on the shape of the mirror and not on the medium in which it is placed. 3. **Consider the Effect of the Medium**: The refractive index of the medium is given as \( n = 2.759 \). However, for mirrors, the focal length does not change when placed in different media because the process involved is reflection, not refraction. 4. **Conclusion**: Since the focal length is determined by the mirror's geometry and is independent of the medium, the focal length of the concave mirror remains the same even when placed in a medium with a refractive index of \( 2.759 \). Therefore, the focal length in the medium is still \( f = 2 \, \text{m} \). ### Final Answer: The focal length of the concave mirror when used in a medium of refractive index \( 2.759 \) is \( 2 \, \text{m} \). ---
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