What is meant by?

(i) principal focus of a convex mirror, and


(ii) Focal length of a convex mirror?

(i) Principal focus of a convex mirror: The principal focus of a convex mirror is a point on its principal axis from which all the parallel light rays; diverge after being reflected from the convex mirror.

(ii) The focal length of a convex mirror is the distance between its pole (P) and principal focus (F).


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