(A) Define the following terms in the context of a diverging mirror : (i) Principal focus (ii) Focal length…
(A) Define the following terms in the context of a diverging mirror :
(i) Principal focus
(ii) Focal length
Draw a labelled ray diagram to illustrate your answer.
Solution
(A) (i) It is a point on the principal axis of a diverging mirror from where the rays parallel to principal axis appear to diverge after reflection.
(ii) The distance between the pole and the principal focus of a mirror.