Mirror Equation

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Mirror Equation: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Sign Convention in Mirrors, Coordinate Convention, Mirror Formula, Transverse Magnification, Transverse Magnification in Convex Mirror, Transverse Magnification in Concave Mirror, Real Positive Convention, etc.

Important Questions on Mirror Equation

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An object is placed in front of a convex mirror at a distance of 50 cm. A plane mirror is introduced covering the lower half of the convex mirror. If the distance between the object and the plane mirror is 30 cm, it is found that there is no gap between the images formed by the two mirrors. The radius of the convex mirror is:

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A large temple has a depression in one wall. On the floor plan, it appears as an indentation having a spherical shape of radius 2.50 m. A worshipper stands on the centreline of the depression, 2.00 m out from its deepest point, and whispers a prayer. Where is the sound concentrated after reflection from the black wall of the depression?

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What does conjugate mean in optics?

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What are conjugate foci for a spherical mirror?

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What is conjugate point in lens?

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How do you calculate the magnification?

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What are the units of magnification produced by a mirror?

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What is the relation between linear magnification and longitudinal magnification?

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How do you calculate longitudinal magnification?

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What is aerial and linear magnification?

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What is linear magnification?

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What is areal magnification?

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What is linear and areal magnification?

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What are conjugate points?

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What is longitudinal magnification?

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What is the formula for areal magnification?

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Is longitudinal magnification negative?

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What is the magnification of convex mirror?

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What is spherical mirror Class 12?

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What do you mean by spherical mirror formula?