A spherical mirror is polished on both sides. When the concav side is used as a mirror, the magnification is +2.6. What is the magnification when the convex side is used as a mirror, the object remaining the same distance from the mirror? If the object is inverted, then enter a negative number. Otherwise, enter a positive number. Number i Units

A spherical mirror is polished on both sides. When the concav side is used as a mirror, the magnification is +2.6. What is the magnification when the convex side is used as a mirror, the object remaining the same distance from the mirror? If the object is inverted, then enter a negative number. Otherwise, enter a positive number. Number i Units

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

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Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

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Chapter26: Image Formation By Mirrors And Lenses

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 19P

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