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The radius of curvature of a spherical mirror is 20 cm. What is its focal length?

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To find the focal length of a spherical mirror given its radius of curvature, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Information:** - The radius of curvature (R) of the spherical mirror is given as 20 cm. 2. **Recall the Relationship Between Focal Length and Radius of Curvature:** ...
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NCERT ENGLISH-LIGHT - REFLECTION AND REFRACTION-Exercise
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  12. Define one dioptre of power of a lens.

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  13. A convex lens forms a real and inverted image of a needle at a distanc...

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  14. Find the power of a concave lens of focal length 2 m.

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