A concave mirror can be used to produce a parallel beam of light if a lighted bulb is placed

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Physics - 2000 (Objective) Subject: Physics

Question 1 Report

A concave mirror can be used to produce a parallel beam of light if a lighted bulb is placed
Answer Details
A concave mirror is a mirror that curves inward, like the inside of a spoon. The property of a concave mirror that allows it to produce a parallel beam of light is its ability to reflect incoming light rays in such a way that they all converge to a single point called the focal point. When an object is placed between the focus and the pole of a concave mirror, a virtual, upright, and magnified image is formed behind the mirror. However, if a lighted bulb is placed at the focus of a concave mirror, the incoming light rays are reflected parallel to the principal axis of the mirror. Therefore, the correct answer is "at its focus."

Download The App On Google Playstore

Everything you need to excel in your exams

Green Bridge CBT Mobile App
Personalized AI Learning Chat Assistant
200,000+ Exam Questions Across IGCSE, JAMB, WAEC & NECO
Over 3,900 Lesson Notes
Offline Support - Learn Anytime, Anywhere
Green Bridge Timetable
Literature Summaries & Potential Questions
Track Your Performance & Progress
In-depth Explanations for Comprehensive Learning