The magnification of the image of an object placed in front of a convex mirror...

JAMB 1989

The magnification of the image of an object placed in front of a convex mirror is \(\frac{1}{3}\). If the radius of curvature of the mirror is 24cm, what is the distance between its object and its image?

A. 8cm
B. 16cm
C. 24cm
D. 32cm

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

F = uv ; v = 1u

12 = \(\frac{v + 3v}{v + 3v}\)

v = 16cm, u = 48cm

distance between U and V

= 48 - 16 =32cm

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