Question

what is centre of curvature and radius of curvature

Answer 1

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Centre of curvature - The geometric centre of the hallow sphere of which the mirror is a point.This is called as centre of curvature. And it is denoted by 'C'.

Radius of curvature - The radius of the sphere of which the mirror is a part . This is called as radius of curvature. And it is denoted by 'r'.

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Answer 2

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Center of curvature C: It is the center of the spherical surface that constitutes the mirror. Radius of curvature R: It is the radius of said surface. Vertex V: Matches the center of the mirror. Main axis: It is the line that connects the center of curvature C with the vertex V.

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