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The radius of curvature of a convex mirror is taken to be _____.

hintHint:

Positive

The correct answer is: Positive


    The radius of curvature of a convex mirror is taken to be positive. The focus of the mirror is on the right side.

    the center of curvature and focus lies behind the convex mirror, hence the signs are taken as positive.

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