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For the image formation in a concave mirror, the object distance is 5 cm and the image distance is 15 cm on the same side as that of the object. Find the magnification and nature of the image.


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Magnification= 3, nature= real and inverted

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Magnification= 3, nature= virtual and upright

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Magnification= -3, nature= real and inverted

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Magnification= -3, nature= virtual and inverted

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Solution

The correct option is C

Magnification= -3, nature= real and inverted


Given, the object distance u= -5 cm

The image distance v= -15 cm

Magnification, m= vu

= 155

= - 3

Thus, the image formed is magnified, real and inverted.


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