A Beam of Light That Is Parallel to the Principal

question 86

Multiple Choice

A beam of light that is parallel to the principal axis strikes a convex mirror. What happens to the reflected beam of light?

• A) It appears to be coming from the focal point on the other side of the mirror.
• B) It appears to be coming from a point between the focal point and the center of curvature of the mirror.
• C) It also is parallel to the principal axis.
• D) It is perpendicular to the principal axis.
• E) It appears to be coming from the center of curvature of the mirror.

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Definitions:

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