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What is the effect of increasing the aperture of a mirror on its focal length?
AIncreases
BDecreases
CNo change
DBecomes zero
✓ Correct Answer: C — No change
Focal length depends on the radius of curvature, not the size (aperture) of the reflecting surface.
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