A convex mirror has a radius of curvature of 50 cm. A parallel beam of light strikes the mirror. At what distance from the pole does the reflected beam appear to diverge?

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A convex mirror has a radius of curvature of 50 cm. A parallel beam of light strikes the mirror. At what distance from the pole does the reflected beam appear to diverge? — Exam MCQ

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A. 25 cm behind the mirror — A convex mirror has f = R/2 = 25 cm. Parallel rays appear to diverge from the focus behind the mirror, so the distance is 25 cm behind it.

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B. 50 cm in front of the mirror

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C. 25 cm in front of the mirror

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D. 10 cm behind the mirror

A convex mirror has a radius of curvature of 50 cm. A parallel beam of light strikes the mirror. At what distance from the pole does the reflected beam appear to diverge?

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