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Define the terms pole, principal axis and centre of curvature with reference to a spherical mirror.

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To define the terms pole, principal axis, and center of curvature in reference to a spherical mirror, we can break down the definitions as follows: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Pole**: - The pole of a spherical mirror is defined as the **geometrical center** of the mirror's surface. It is the point where the mirror's surface intersects the principal axis. - In simpler terms, if you imagine a flat line running through the center of the mirror, the point where this line meets the mirror is called the pole. ...
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ICSE-LIGHT-TOPIC 2 Spherical Mirrors (3 Marks Questions )
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  18. State two uses of a concave mirror.

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  19. (a) When a concave mirror is used as a shaving mirror, where is the p...

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