Question

The linear magnification produced by a spherical mirror is +1 . 3 Annalysingthis value state the (i) type of mirror and (ii) position of the object with respect to the pole of the mirror. Draw ray diagram to justify your answer.

Answer 1

i) It is a plane mirror. ii) The object is positioned infront of the mirror.
In a plane mirror the image forms same size, virtual and erect image. The + signs denotes virtual and erect and 1 denotes same size of the object. A concave and convex mirror don't produce this type of image. Only a plane mirror does.
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