Question

A convex mirror of radius of curvature 1.6 m has an object placed at a distance of 1.0 m from it. Find the position of image and the magnification.​

Answer 1

The image is formed at 0.44 m in front of the mirror

magnification (M) = 0.44

Step-by-step explanation:

Applying, mirror formular

1/f = (1/u)+(1/v).................... Equation 1

Where f = Focal length of the convex mirror, u = object distance, v = image distance.

Using the real is positive convection,

From the question,

Given: f = -1.6/2 = -0.8 m( The focal length of a convex mirror is vitual), u = 1.0 m

Substitute these values into equation 1

-1/0.8 = (1/v)+(1/1)

Solve for v

1/v = 1.25+1

1/v = 2.25

v = 1/2.25

v = 0.44 m

Hence the image is formed at 0.44 m in front of the mirror

Magnification (M) = v/u

m = 0.44/1

m = 0.44