An object 20 cm from a spherical mirror gives rise to virtual image 15 cm behind the mirror. Determine the magnification of the image and the type of mirror used.
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Solution
Given,
The distance of the object 'u' = -20 cm
The distance of the object 'u' = -20 cm
Distance of the virtual image 'v' = 15 cm
We have to find the magnification 'm'.
Using the magnification formula, we get
Using the magnification formula, we get
`m=-v/u`
`m=(-15)/-20`
`m=0.75`
Thus, the image is virtual, erect and smaller in size.
The mirror used here is convex, as it forms a smaller virtual image
The mirror used here is convex, as it forms a smaller virtual image
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