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If a magnification of, −1 (minus one) is to be obtained by using a converging mirror, then the object has to be placed:

(a) between pole and focus
(b) at the centre of curvature
(c) beyond the centre of curvature
(d) at infinity

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(b) at the centre of curvature

If a magnification of −1 (minus one) is to be obtained by using a converging mirror, the object needs to be placed at the centre of curvature so that an image of same size as the object can be formed.


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