Question

A convex mirror used for rear-view on an automobile has a radius of curvature of 3.00 m. If a bus is located at 5.00 m from this mirror, find the position, nature and size of the image.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

ANSWER

R

2

=

u

1

+

v

1

3

2

=

−5

1

+

v

1

v

1

=0.866⇒v=1.15 cm

Magnification

=−

u

v

=−

−5

1.15

=0.23

Answer 2

Answer:

Given, radius of curvature, R = 3m 

Object distance, u = - 5 m 

Image distance, v = ? 

Height of the image, hi, = ?