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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
In sherical mirrors, the incident ray passing through the focus of mirror becomes paralle to prinicipal axis after reflection, which is shown by ray 2.
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