What will be the focal length of convex mirror whose radius of curvature is 30 cm? |
15 cm -15 cm 60 cm -60 cm |
-15 cm |
For spherical mirrors of small apertures, the radius of curvature is found to be equal to twice the focal length. We put this as R = 2f of f = \(\frac{R}{2}\) This implies that the principal focus of a spherical mirror lies midway between the pole and centre of curvature. For convex mirror, R = +30 cm f = \(\frac{R}{2}\) = \(\frac{30}{2}\) = 15 cm |