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An object is placed in front of a convex mirror of focal length 25 cm. By scale drawing show the formation of image and state the nature of image.Given that v = 10 cm.

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An object is placed in front of a convex mirror of focal length 25 cm. By scale, a drawing shows the formation of image and states the nature of image.
Given that v = 10 cm.

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Solution

The image formed is virtual, Diminished, and erect.

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Chapter 6: Light - Exercise [Page 263]

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Frank Physics Part 1 [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 6 Light
Exercise | Q 44 | Page 263

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