The inside portion of part of a hollow metal sphere of diameter 20cm is polished. The portion will therefore form a?
A
concave mirror of focal length 5cm
B
concave mirror of focal length 10cm
C
convex mirror of focal length 5cm
D
convex mirror of focal length 10cm
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Concave Mirror: It is a spherical mirror whose outer surface is polished and inner or concave side is reflecting surface.
Convex Mirror: It is a spherical mirror whose inner surface is polished and whose outer side or convex side is the reflecting surface.
f = \(\frac{m}{4}\) = f = \(\frac{d}{4}\)
f = \(\frac{20}{4}\) = 5cm
(For metal, it is the polished side that will be the reflecting surface)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #60819)