In a concave mirror, a ray passing through the centre of curvature is reflected back along the same path. Similarly, in a convex mirror, a ray directed in the direction of the centre of curvature is also reflected back along its original path.
What happens to a ray passing through the centre of curvature of a concave mirror, and how is it reflected in the case of a convex mirror?
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In a concave mirror, a ray passing through the center of curvature reflects back on itself, retracing its path. This behavior is a special case of reflection where the incident and reflected rays coincide. In a convex mirror, a ray passing through the center of curvature reflects as if it were coming from the center behind the mirror. This is a virtual behavior, resulting in a virtual reflection. The distinct behavior of rays passing through the center of curvature in concave and convex mirrors highlights the different reflective characteristics of these mirrors, influencing the formation of images.