What is the magnification of a plane mirror?
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A plane mirror forms a virtual erect image of the same size as that of the object. In other words, image size (hi) equals the object size (ho). hi=ho
Magnification is given by: m=hiho=1
The magnification produced by a plane mirror is +1. What does this mean?
Question 13 The magnification produced by a plane mirror is +1. What does this mean?
1. What is the focal length of a plane mirror? 2. What is the magnification of a plane mirror? 3. What is meant by the power of a lens? 4. What is one dioptre? 5. We know that plane and convex mirrors produce virtual images of objects. Can they produce real images under some circumstances? Explain. [5 MARKS]