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2.2.2 Spherical mirrors: optic axis and focal point |
Elements of a mirror:
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of curvature:
optic axis: the horizontal line that goes through the centre of curvature.
focal point: the point on the optic axis through which the reflected parallel rays pass. It is situated midway on the line joining the centre to the mirror.
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