Question

state the path after reflection in a spherical mirror when the incident ray:
(a) is parallel to the principal axis
(b)passes through the centre of curvature
(c) passes through the pricipal focus ​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. pass through focus

2. retress it's path

3. parallel to principal axis

Answer 2

Answer:

a. it goes through focus

b. when it passes through centre of curvature, it reflects back in the same path

c.when it passes through fovus ,it goes parallel to principal axis