Physics · Light
The magnification (m) of a spherical mirror is given by m = -v/u, where v and u are the image and object distances, respectively. Which of the following statements is correct?
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- 1A negative magnification means that the image is virtual and erect.
- 2A positive magnification means that the image is real and inverted.
- 3If |m| < 1, the image is diminished.✓
- 4The magnification is always positive for concave mirrors.
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If |m| < 1, the image is diminished.
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