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Q: Which of the following statements is correct with regard to the reflection of light by a spherical mirror? (A) A convex mirror converges the light rays incident parallel to its principal axis. (B) A concave mirror converges the light rays incident parallel to its principal axis. (C) Convex mirror can form both, real and virtual images. (D) Concave mirror can form both, real and virtual images.
  • A. Only (A) and (D)
  • B. Only (A) and (C)
  • C. Only (B) and (C)
  • D. Only (B) and (D)
Correct Answer: Option D - A spherical mirror is a mirror whose reflecting surface is a part of hollow sphere of glass. The spherical mirrors are of two types. Concave mirror and convex mirror. Reflection of light in a concave mirror converges the light rays incident parallel to its principal axis and concave mirror can form both real and virtual images.
D. A spherical mirror is a mirror whose reflecting surface is a part of hollow sphere of glass. The spherical mirrors are of two types. Concave mirror and convex mirror. Reflection of light in a concave mirror converges the light rays incident parallel to its principal axis and concave mirror can form both real and virtual images.

Explanations:

A spherical mirror is a mirror whose reflecting surface is a part of hollow sphere of glass. The spherical mirrors are of two types. Concave mirror and convex mirror. Reflection of light in a concave mirror converges the light rays incident parallel to its principal axis and concave mirror can form both real and virtual images.