Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Ray Optics

Question:
What is the geometric centre of the spherical mirror called?
Options:
Optical centre
Centre of curvature
Pole of the mirror
None of the above
Correct Answer:
Pole of the mirror
Explanation:
The Pole of a spherical mirror (convex or concave) is the center of the reflecting surface of the spherical mirror. It lies on the surface of the spherical mirror. It is denoted by the alphabet 'P'.