A mirror forms an image which is 30 cm from an object and twice its height. (a) Where must the mirror be situated? (b) What is the radius of curvature? (c) Is the mirror convex or concave?

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2023-02-16

A mirror forms an image which is 30 cm from an object and twice its height. (a) Where must the mirror be situated? (b) What is the radius of curvature? (c) Is the mirror convex or concave?

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Kamari Potts

Kamari Potts

Beginner2023-02-17Added 10 answers

m=+2=−v/u
v=−2u
v−u=30.....(1)
v=−2u.....(2)
−2u−u=30 -> −3u=30cm
u=−10cm
u=−10cm
v=−2(−10)=20cm
1/f=1/v+1/u
1/f=1/20+1/−10
1/f=1−2/20 -> f=−20cm
R=2f
R=2*(−20)=−40cm

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