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What happens to the focal length of a spherical mirror if it is immersed in water?

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  • AIt increases.
  • BIt decreases.
  • CIt remains unchanged.
  • DIt becomes infinite.
Explanation

The focal length of a spherical mirror depends only on its geometry (radius of curvature), not on the refractive index of the medium in which it is immersed. Therefore, the focal length of a spherical mirror remains unchanged when immersed in water.

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