Question

Determine the nature and size of the image, and the type of mirror for the image formed by mirror corresponding to magnification +1,-1, +0.5, -0.5, +5.0 and -5.0.
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Answer 1

Answer:

+1: Virtual and Erect

-1: Real and inverted

+0.5: Virtual and Erect

-0.5: Real and inverted

+5.0: Virtual and Erect

-5.0: Real and Inverted

Explanation:

When there is a +ve sign in the magnification value, then the image is Virtual and Erect.

When there is a -ve sign in the magnification value, then the image is Real and Inverted