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If a virtual image is formed 10.0 cm along the principle axis from a convex mirror of focal length-15.0 cm, how far is the object from the mirror

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Answer:

U=30cm

Step-by-step explanation:

All you have to do is to put

Mirror formula , 1/f=1/u + 1/v

You should be careful in sign convention .

Virtual image is negative

we take focal length of convex lens negative even if its not given and so on...

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