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Chapter 32 Problem 33

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Two light rays parallel to the optic axis of a concave mirror strike that mirror as shown in Figure 32-59. The mirror has a radius of curvature equal to They then strike a small spherical mirror that is from the large mirror. The light rays finally meet at the vertex of the large mirror. Note: The small mirror is shown as planar, so as not to give away the answer, but it is not actually planar. (a) What is the radius of curvature of the small mirror? (b) Is that mirror convex or concave? Explain your answer.

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Title Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 6 
Author Paul A. Tipler, Gene Mosca
ISBN 9781429201247

Two light rays parallel to the optic axis of a concave

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