One ray that is useful in locating the image formed by a convex mirror is the ray that is incident on the mirror in a path directed toward the focal point. This ray is reflected
A) directly back along its incident path.
B) through the center of curvature.
C) on a path tangent to the mirror.
D) on a path parallel to the mirror axis.

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Rays directed towards the focal point of a convex mirror reflect parallel to the principal axis, as the focal point is considered to be behind the mirror in virtual space.

One Ray That Is Useful in Locating the Image Formed