What is the main focus of spherical mirror ?

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: The point at which the rays of light parallel to the main axis of the spherical mirror meet at the point above the main axis (in the concave mirror) or appear to be moving away from the point above the main axis (in the convex mirror) is called the main focus of the spherical mirror.

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