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Convex and concave mirrors have the same radii of curvature R. The distanc between the
mirrors is 2R. At what point on the common optical axis of the mirrors should a point source of
light A be placed for the rays to coverage at the point A after being reflected first on the convex
and then on the concave mirror?

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To solve the problem step by step, we need to analyze the situation involving a convex mirror and a concave mirror with the same radius of curvature \( R \) and a distance of \( 2R \) between them. We will find the position of the point source of light \( A \) on the common optical axis so that the rays converge back at point \( A \) after reflection from both mirrors. ### Step 1: Define the parameters Let: - The radius of curvature of both mirrors, \( R \). - The distance between the mirrors, \( 2R \). - The position of the point source of light \( A \) be at a distance \( x \) from the convex mirror. ...
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