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Figure shows parallel rays incident on a mirror. They are reflected as parallel rays. What is the nature of the mirror?

A

Plane

B

Concave

C

Convex

D

Parabolic

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A
It must be kept in mind that parallel rays can be reflected as parallel rays only from a plane mirror.
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