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Light – Reflection and Refraction — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceLight – Reflection and Refraction2 Marks
Question
The linear magnification produced by a spherical mirror 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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Answer

  1. Concave mirror.
  2. Between the pole and focus.

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