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Define: Radius of curvature and centre of curvature

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### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Define Center of Curvature**: - The center of curvature is defined as the center of the hollow sphere of which the spherical mirror is a part. - If we visualize a spherical mirror, it is essentially a segment of a larger sphere. The center of this larger sphere is what we refer to as the center of curvature. 2. **Visual Representation**: - Imagine a hollow sphere. When a portion of this sphere is polished to create a mirror (either on the inside or outside), the center of that sphere remains the center of curvature for the mirror. ...
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  • A double convex lens is made of glass of refractive index 1.55 with both faces of same radius of curvature. Find the radius of curvature required, if focal length is 20 cm .

    A
    `11 cm`
    B
    `22 cm`
    C
    `7 cm`
    D
    `6 cm`
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