Question 119: Ray Optics

Question

A concave mirror of focal length $f$ in air is dipped in a liquid of refractive index $\mu$. Its focal length in the liquid will be:

Accepted Answer

When a concave mirror is dipped in a liquid, its focal length is still determined by the geometry of the mirror. For a spherical concave mirror, the focal length is given by
$$ f = \frac{R}{2} $$
where $$ R $$ is the radius of curvature of the mirror. This derivation comes solely from geometrical considerations and the law of reflection, which states that the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection. Since reflection is independent of the medium in which the mirror is immersed, the focal length remains unchanged.
Thus, even when the mirror is in a liquid of refractive index $$ \mu $$, its focal length is still
$$ f. $$
The correct answer is
Option B: $$ f $$
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Answer

$\mu f$

Answer

$f$

Answer

$\frac{f}{\mu}$

Answer

$\frac{f}{(\mu-1)}$

Ray Optics

A concave mirror of focal length f in air is dipped in a liquid of refractive index \mu. Its focal length in the liquid will be:

Choose the correct answer: