alleryWhich reflector geometry focuses distant parallel rays to a sharp point?
ASpherical reflector
BPlane glass mirror
CCylindrical surface
DParabolic reflector
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Parabolic reflector
Parabolic curved mirrors focus all incoming parallel rays to a sharp focus without spherical aberration.
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