If the radius of curvature of a concave mirror is $36\, cm$,what is its focal length (in $, cm$)?

  • A
    $18$
  • B
    $36$
  • C
    $72$
  • D
    $9$

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Draw ray diagrams showing the image formation by a concave mirror when an object is placed:
$(a)$ Between pole $(P)$ and focus $(F)$ of the mirror.
$(b)$ Between focus $(F)$ and centre of curvature $(C)$ of the mirror.
$(c)$ At centre of curvature $(C)$ of the mirror.
$(d)$ $A$ little beyond centre of curvature $(C)$ of the mirror.
$(e)$ At infinity.

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