alleryWhere does an incident ray parallel to the optical axis reflect through?
AMirror focal point
BCenter of curvature
CThe mirror vertex
DObject center point
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Mirror focal point
Rays traveling parallel to the principal optical axis reflect through the mirror focal point.
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