Which of the following ray diagrams is correct for the ray of light incident on a concave mirror as shown in Figure 10.6?

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(a) Fig. A

(b) Fig. B

(c) Fig. C

(d) Fig. D

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Answer

The figure shown is that of a concave mirror .

A concave mirror reflects parallel light and converges it at the focus .

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Since in only Figure D the incident ray converges at focus.

So, the correct answer is (d)

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