Draw a labelled ray diagram to show the path of the reflected ray corresponding to an incident ray of light parallel to the principal axis of a convex mirror. Mark the angle of incidence and angle of reflection on it.

The ray diagram to show the path of the reflected ray corresponding to an incident ray of light parallel to the principal axis of a convex mirror is as follows:

Explanation

According to the third rule of image formation by a convex mirror, when a ray of light going towards the focus of a convex mirror becomes parallel to the principal axis after reflection on the mirror.

This is just the reverse case of the first rule, which is "A ray of light which is parallel to the principal axis of a convex mirror, appears to be coming from its focus after getting reflected from the mirror."

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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