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Q: The center of the reflecting surface of a spherical mirror of a point called.
  • A. Center of Curvature
  • B. Pole
  • C. Focus
  • D. Principal axis
Correct Answer: Option B - The center of the reflecting surface of a spherical mirror of a point is called the pole. It lies on the surface of the mirror. The pole is usually represented by the letter P. Also, it is the midpoint of the aperature of the spherical mirror.
B. The center of the reflecting surface of a spherical mirror of a point is called the pole. It lies on the surface of the mirror. The pole is usually represented by the letter P. Also, it is the midpoint of the aperature of the spherical mirror.

Explanations:

The center of the reflecting surface of a spherical mirror of a point is called the pole. It lies on the surface of the mirror. The pole is usually represented by the letter P. Also, it is the midpoint of the aperature of the spherical mirror.