If the focal length of a convex mirror is 25 cm, what is its radius of curvature?

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The focal length of a convex mirror is 25 cm, i.e. 'f' is 25 cm.

So, the radius of curvature of the convex mirror, 'R' = 2f = $2 \times 25$ = 50 cm

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If the focal length of a convex mirror is 25 cm, what is its radius of curvature?

The focal length of a convex mirror is 25 cm, i.e. 'f' is 25 cm. So, the radius of curvature of the convex mirror, 'R' = 2f = 2×25 = 50 cm

The focal length of a convex mirror is 25 cm, i.e. 'f' is 25 cm.

So, the radius of curvature of the convex mirror, 'R' = 2f = $2 \times 25$ = 50 cm