Principal focal length – Convex mirrors
The principal focal length of a convex mirror is the distance from the vertex to the principal focal point.
This is the same for any ray of light which is parallel to the principal axis.
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The principal focal length of a convex mirror is the distance from the vertex to the principal focal point.
This is the same for any ray of light which is parallel to the principal axis.