An object is placed 10cm in front of a concave mirror of radius of cur...
Calculation of Image Position, Nature, and Magnification Using Concave Mirror
Given:
- Object distance (u) = -10 cm
- Radius of curvature (R) = -15 cm (negative because it is a concave mirror)
Finding the Focal Length of the Mirror
The focal length (f) of a concave mirror is given by the formula:
f = R/2
Substituting the given values:
f = -15/2 = -7.5 cm
Finding the Image Distance
The mirror formula is given by:
1/v + 1/u = 1/f
Substituting the given values:
1/v + 1/-10 = 1/-7.5
Solving for v:
v = -30 cm
Finding the Nature of the Image
The nature of the image can be determined using the sign convention:
- Positive image distance (v) indicates a real image
- Negative image distance (v) indicates a virtual image
Since v is negative, the image is virtual.
Finding the Magnification of the Image
The magnification (m) of the image is given by the formula:
m = -v/u
Substituting the given values:
m = -(-30)/(-10) = 3
Therefore, the image is virtual, located 30 cm behind the mirror, and is three times larger than the object.