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A dentist uses a small concave mirror of focal length 3 cm and hold it at a distance of 2 cm from the tooth. Which of the following statement is incorrect about the image formed?

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The image is three times the size of the object.
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The distance between the object and the image is 8 cm.
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The image distance is -6 cm from the pole.
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The image formed is erect.
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Solution

The correct option is C The image distance is -6 cm from the pole.
Given :
Focal length, f=3 cm
Object distance, u=2 cm

Using mirror formula,
1f=1v+1u
1-3=1v+1-2
v=6 cm

Magnification = hihovu=62=3

Image formed is three times of the object size and it is virtual and erect.

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