Magnification produced by a spherical mirror is equal to________.
Correct Answer:(B) Height of the image / height of the object
Explanation:
The magnification (M) produced by a spherical mirror (either concave or convex) is given by the ratio of the height of the image to the height of the object.
Mathematically:
Alternatively, it can also be expressed in terms of the object and image distances as:
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Identify the correct statement(s) with respect to the reflection of light by a spherical mirror from among the following.
(A) A convex mirror can only form real and inverted images.
(B) A concave mirror can form real, inverted and virtual, erect images.
(C) Images formed by convex mirrors are either diminished, same size or enlarged depending on the position of object.
(D) Images formed by concave mirrors are either diminished, same size or enlarged
The correct relation between and f,u and v for a spherical mirror is:
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