For a spherical mirror of small aperture, the relation between radius of curvature R and focal length f is:
- R = 4f
- R = f/2
- R = f
- R = 2f
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Correct answer: D. R = 2f
1. The focal point lies midway between pole and centre of curvature.
2. Hence the radius of curvature is twice the focal length.
3. Symbolically R = 2f.
_Source: syllabus Science, Ch 9 "Light Reflection and Refraction", §9.2_