Question

All rays are parallel to the axis of a spherical mirror are reflected through a single point. O True

O False

Answer 1

False. Only rays parallel to the principal axis are reflected through a single point.

Step-by-step explanation:

False

Only the rays that are incident parallel to the principal axis (the axis passing through the center of curvature and the vertex of the mirror) are reflected through a single point. These rays are called paraxial rays and follow a general rule known as the law of reflection. Other rays incident at different angles do not converge to a single point after reflection.

For example, if a diverging spherical mirror is used, the rays parallel to the axis are diverged after reflection, forming a virtual focal point behind the mirror.

Learn more about Reflection of light