Correct option is A
Sol: The correct answer is (a) - 48cm
In the New Cartesian Sign Convention for concave mirrors:
The focal length (ff) is negative if measured from the mirror to the focal point along the principal axis.
The center of curvature (CC) is twice the focal length, so its distance from the mirror is 2f2f.
Given the focal length:
f = -24 cm (negative because it's a concave mirror)
Find the center of curvature:
C = 2f
C = 2×(−24 cm)
C = −48 cm