$A$ ray of light passing through the principal focus of a concave mirror,after reflection,travels in which direction?

  • A
    Parallel to the principal axis.
  • B
    Retraces its path through the principal focus.
  • C
    Passes through the center of curvature.
  • D
    Perpendicular to the principal axis.

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