Question
If a spherical mirror is dipped in water, does its focal length change?
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Answer
No (offcourse we always take the thickness of mirror to be 3 to 4mm only)
If thickness of mirror is there then refraction through glass and water is to be considered.
If thickness of mirror is there then refraction through glass and water is to be considered.
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