wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
5
You visited us 5 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

An object 5cm is placed at a distance of 20cm in front of a convex mirror of radius of curvature 30cm. Find the position of the image, its nature and size.

Open in App
Solution

Formula:

1v+1u=1f

Given,
1v+1(20)=115
1v=760v=607
v=8.578.6cm

The image is formed behind the mirror at a distance of 8.6 cm
m=h2h1=vu
h25=8.5720

h2=2.175 cm

Thus the image is 2.175 cm high, virtual and erect.

Hence, this is the answer.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
3
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Combination of Lenses and Mirrors
PHYSICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon