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Calculate the focal length of a spherical mirror whose radius of curvature is 25 cm

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Answer:

The focal length is R/2 = 25 cm / 2 = 12.5 cm

A ray from the center of curvature is focused back on itself (R cm)

As the angle of the ray is changed to being parallel to the axis the ray from the mirror will be brought closer to the mirror

f(parallel) < focus (back upon itself)

compare angles of incidence and reflection

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