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PHY 104 PHY 104 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Where is the image formed by a concave mirror with radius 20 cm if the object is placed 20 cm from the mirror?
Options
A 25 cm from mirror
B the center of curvature
Correct Answer
C 15 cm from mirror
D behind the mirror
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The focal length f = R/2 = 10 cm. The object is placed at 20 cm, which is 2f (the center of curvature). For a concave mirror, when the object is at the center of curvature, the image is formed at the same point (the center of curvature).

Hint

For a concave mirror, when the object is at 2f (center of curvature), the image is also at 2f.

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