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PHY 104 Reflection and Refraction of Light Objective Question
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Question

In the mirror equation 1/do + 1/di = 1/f, what does a negative sign for the magnification (m) indicate?
Options
A The image is smaller than the object.
B The image is virtual.
C The image is inverted.
Correct Answer
D The image is upright.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 27 clarifies, 'The negative sign indicates that the image is inverted.'

Hint

Magnification sign relates to the orientation of the image.

Question Info

Course: PHY 104
Topic: Reflection and Refraction of Light
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 22 of 947
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