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Choose the correct relation between u, v and r for a spherical mirror:

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r=2uvu+v
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r=2u+v
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r=2(u+v)(uv)
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r=uvu+v
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Solution

The correct option is A r=2uvu+v
For a spherical mirror,
u is distance of object from pole,
v is distance of image from pole.
f is focal length of mirror.
From mirror formula
1v+1u=1f
u+vuv=1f
So, f=uvu+v
and since r=2f=2uvu+v

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