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The point on the principal axis where all rays parallel to the principal axis meet after reflection is:
ACenter of curvature
BPole
CPrincipal focus
DAperture
✓ Correct Answer: C — Principal focus
This is the definition of the focus (F) for a converging mirror or lens.
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