Spherical Mirrors: A beam of light that is parallel to the principal axis strikes a convex mirror. What happens to the reflected beam of light?

A. It also is parallel to the principal axis.
B. It is perpendicular to the principal axis.
C. It appears to be coming from the focal point on the other side of the mirror.
D. It appears to be coming from the center of curvature of the mirror.
E. It appears to be coming from a point between the focal point and the center of curvature of the mirror.


Answer: C

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