CBSE 2025 · Region 5 · Set 3 · Q21 · 2 marks
During an experiment, a student observes that the given mirror is forming an erect and diminished image for all positions of the object placed in front of it. Based on the this information, answer the following questions :(a)Identify the mirror.(b)Using new Cartesian sign convention, write the magnitude of the magnification in this case.(c)What will be the radius of curvature of the mirror if its focal length is $\displaystyle 20$ cm ?
During an experiment, a student observes that the given mirror is forming an erect and diminished image for all positions of the object placed in front of it. Based on the this information, answer the following questions :
(a)
Identify the mirror.
(b)
Using new Cartesian sign convention, write the magnitude of the magnification in this case.
(c)
What will be the radius of curvature of the mirror if its focal length is $\displaystyle 20$ cm ?
Marking-scheme solution
(a)
Convex mirror
(b)
Positive and less than $\displaystyle 1$
(c)
+$\displaystyle 40$ cm or $\displaystyle 40$ cm
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