The linear magnification produced by a spherical mirror is +1/3 analyse this value state

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+ sign means that the image is erect. 1/3 means that the image is 1/3rd the size of the object. So, the image is erect and diminished, thus indicating a convex mirror.

Object could be anywhere wrt the pole of the mirror, depending on the focal length of the mirror. See the ray diagram of the image formed in the convex mirror in your textbook.

Light - Reflection and Refraction

Dear Student, Please find below the solution to the asked query: a) The mirror is concave since the magnification is less than one and positive. b) The image will formed behind the mirror that is other side of the pole. see the following figure

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The linear magnification produced by spherical mirrors is +3. Analyse this value and state the (i) type of mirror and (ii) Position of the object with respect to the pole of the mirror. Draw ray diagram to show the formation of image in this case.

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The linear magnification produced by a spherical mirror i.e 1/5. Analysing this value state the i type of spherical mirror and ii the position of the object with respect to the pole of the mirror. Draw a ray diagram to justify your answer.

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