A concave spherical mirror has a radius of curvature whose absolute value is 17.2 cm . An object is placed at a distance 6.95 cm in front of the mirror. a) Calculate the image distance of the object, including appropriate sign (give answer in cm). B) Calculate the magnification of the image, including appropriate sign

A concave spherical mirror has a radius of curvature whose absolute value is 17.2 cm . An object is placed at a distance 6.95 cm in front of the mirror. a) Calculate the image distance of the object, including appropriate sign (give answer in cm). B) Calculate the magnification of the image, including appropriate sign

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Chapter37: Reflection And Images Formed By Reflection

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