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What is the relation between the radius of curvature and the focal length of a mirror?


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Relation between the radius of curvature and the focal length of a mirror:

  1. Radius of curvature is the radius of the sphere of which the spherical mirror forms a part. It is denoted by "R“.
  2. Thus, the length between the pole (P) of a mirror and the principal focus (F) is called focal length (f).
  3. The radius of curvature of the spherical mirror is twice the focal length (f).

R=2f

Here, R is the radius of curvature and f is the focal length of a mirror.


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