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प्रश्न
An object 10 cm high is placed at a distance of 20 cm in front of a spherical mirror of focal length 25 cm. By scale drawing find the nature, position, and magnification of the image in the following case:
Convex mirror
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उत्तर
Focal length =25 cm.
Object distance = 20 cm.
Height o f object = 10 cm.
The image is virtual, erect, and diminished.
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