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PHY 104 Reflection and Refraction of Light Objective Question
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What phenomenon occurs when parallel rays striking a spherical mirror do not all converge at exactly the same place, especially if the curvature of the mirror is large?
Options
A Total internal reflection
B Diffuse reflection
C Spherical aberration
Correct Answer
D Dispersion
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 20 describes this as 'spherical aberration' and notes it happens when the curvature of the mirror is large.

Hint

This is a common optical defect of spherical lenses and mirrors.

Question Info

Course: PHY 104
Topic: Reflection and Refraction of Light
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 19 of 947
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