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Explain the meaning of the terms focus and focal length in case of a convex mirror, with the help of , suitable ray diagram.

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To explain the terms "focus" and "focal length" in the context of a convex mirror, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Convex Mirror**: - A convex mirror is a spherical mirror that bulges outward. It has a reflective surface on the outside. 2. **Principal Axis**: ...
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ICSE-LIGHT-TOPIC 2 Spherical Mirrors (3 Marks Questions )
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  2. An object of height 20 cm is kept at a distance of 48 cm in front of ...

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  3. An object of height 20 cm is kept at a distance of 48 cm in front of ...

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  4. Define the terms pole, principal axis and centre of curvature with re...

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  5. Draw suitable diagrams to illustrate the action of (i) concave mirror,...

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  8. Define the terms focus and focal length of a concave mirror. Draw dia...

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  9. Explain the meaning of the terms focus and focal length in case of a c...

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  10. Complete the following diagrams in Fig. by drawing the reflected ray f...

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  11. Complete the following diagrams in Fig. by drawing the reflected ray f...

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  12. Fig. shows a concave mirror with its pole at P, focus F and centre of ...

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  13. The diagram , below shows a concex mirror . C is its centre of curvatu...

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  14. Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of image by a concave mirror ...

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  15. Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of image by a concave mirror ...

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  17. How will you distinguish between a plane mirror, a concave mirror and...

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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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  20. Which mirror will you prefer to use as a rear view mirror in a truck:...

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