Question 199: Ray Optics

Question

A spherical mirror is obtained as shown in the
figure from a hollow glass sphere. If an object
is positioned in front of the mirror, what will be
the nature and magnification of the image of
the object? (Figure drawn as schematic and not
to scale)

Accepted Answer

f = $$ - {8 \over 2}$$ = -4 cm
u = Ã¢ÂÂ10 cm
v = ?
Using mirror formula
$${1 \over v} + {1 \over u} = {1 \over f}$$
$$ \Rightarrow $$ $${1 \over v} + {1 \over { - 10}} = {1 \over { - 4}}$$
$$ \Rightarrow $$ v = $${{ - 20} \over 3}$$
m = $${{ - \left( { - {{20} \over 3}} \right)} \over { - 10}}$$ = $$ - {2 \over 3}$$
So image would be real, inverted and smaller
than object.

Answer

Inverted, real and unmagnified

Answer

Inverted, real and magnified

Answer

Erect, virtual and magnified

Answer

Erect, virtual and unmagnified

Ray Optics

A spherical mirror is obtained as shown in the figure from a hollow glass sphere. If an object is positioned in front of the mirror, what will be the nature and magnification of the image of the object? (Figure drawn as schematic and not to scale)

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