Physics · Ray Optics

Consider two cases where a parallel beam of light is incident on: (A) a concave mirror, and (B) a convex mirror. Which of the following statements correctly describes the behavior of the reflected rays?

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1The rays diverge from the focus for the concave mirror and converge at a focus for the convex mirror.
2The rays diverge from the focus for the concave mirror and appear to diverge from the focus for the convex mirror.
3The rays converge at a focus for the concave mirror and appear to diverge from the focus for the convex mirror.✓
4The rays converge at a focus for both the concave mirror and the convex mirror.

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The rays converge at a focus for the concave mirror and appear to diverge from the focus for the convex mirror.

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