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Ray Optics: Magnification — Mirror MCQ

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Magnification — MirrorEasyQuestion 20192

Question

Linear magnification m for a mirror is:
  1. A
    v/u
  2. B
    u/v
  3. C
    −v/u
    Correct
  4. D
    −u/v

Correct answer

−v/u

Explanation

m = −v/u. If m is negative, image is inverted; if m > 1 (magnitude), image is magnified. Concave mirrors can form real inverted magnified images.

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