In the case of a spherical mirror,if the object distance $(u)$ and image distance $(v)$ are measured from the pole,then the graph plotted between $(1/u)$ and $(1/v)$ will be:

  • A
    $A$ straight line passing through the origin
  • B
    $A$ straight line not passing through the origin
  • C
    $A$ parabola
  • D
    $A$ hyperbola

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