Question

The magnification produced by a plane mirror is Fl. What does it mean?
5. An object is placed at a distance of 10 cm from a convex mirror of focal length 15 cm. find
the position and nature of the image.​

Answer 1

Answer:

we can find the position of image by calculating the image distance, v.

Here, Object distcance, u = - 10 cm (To the left of mirror)

Image distance, v = ? (To be calculated )

And, Focal length, f = + 15 cm (It is a convex mirror)

Putting these values in the mirror formula :

1v+1u=1f

We get: 1v+1−10=115

1v−110=115

1v=115+110

1v=2+330

1v=530

1v=16

So, Image distance, v = + 6 cm

Thus, the position of image is at a distance of 6 cm from the convex mirror on its right side (behind the mirror). Since the image is formed behind the convex mirror, therefore, the nature of image is virtual and erect.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

The magnification produced by a plane mirror is +1 means that the image formed is virtual, erect and of the same size as that of object.

An object is placed at a distance of 10cm from a convex mirror of focal length 15cm. ... Thus, the position of image is at a distance of 6 cm from the convex mirror on its right side (behind the mirror). Since the image is formed behind the convex mirror, therefore, the nature of image is virtual and erect.