List in proper sequence the steps of the experiment for determining the approximate focal length of a given concave mirror by obtaining the image of a distant object.

In proper sequence, the steps of the experiment for determining the approximate focal length of a given concave mirror by obtaining the image of a distant object is given below:

1. Fix the concave mirror on the stand and place it on table facing towards a distant object.

2. Arrange the screen on the table so that the image of a distant object is obtained on it.

3. Measure the distance between the mirror and the screen using a metre scale. This distance is the focal length $(f)$ of the mirror.

Explanation

For determining the approximate focal length of a concave mirror, the object should be placed at a considerable distance (or at infinity) from the concave mirror such that the image is formed at the focus.

This is done by focusing on a distant object (several metres away) such as a window or tree on a screen by using a concave mirror whose focal length is to be determined. Now, change the distance of the screen from the concave lens until a clear, inverted image of the window or tree is formed on the screen. A sharp image of a window or tree will be formed at the focus of the concave mirror. Therefore, the distance of the image (or screen) from the concave mirror will be equal to the focal length of the concave mirror. This distance can be measured with a scale, which will give us the approximate focal length of the concave mirror.

Here, we have used the fact that the image of an object at a considerable distance (or, at infinity) is formed at the focus of a convex lens, i.e, the distance of the image is equal to the focal length of the lens.