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What is the relationship between the focal length (f) and the radius of curvature (R) of a spherical mirror?
What is the relationship between the focal length (f) and the radius of curvature (R) of a spherical mirror?
If the height of an object is 5 cm and the height of the image is 15 cm, what is the linear magnification (m)?
If the height of an object is 5 cm and the height of the image is 15 cm, what is the linear magnification (m)?
Which of the following equations correctly describes linear magnification?
Which of the following equations correctly describes linear magnification?
If the radius of curvature (R) of a spherical mirror is 40 cm, what is the focal length (f)?
If the radius of curvature (R) of a spherical mirror is 40 cm, what is the focal length (f)?
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What would be the linear magnification if the height of the object is 10 cm and the height of the image is 10 cm?
What would be the linear magnification if the height of the object is 10 cm and the height of the image is 10 cm?
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Study Notes
Focal Length and Radius of Curvature
- Focal length (f) is the distance between the pole and the principal focus of a spherical mirror.
- Radius of curvature (R) is twice the focal length.
- The relationship between focal length and radius of curvature for a spherical mirror is: f = R/2
Linear Magnification
- Linear magnification (m) is the ratio of the height of the image (hi) to the height of the object (ho).
- m = hi / ho
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Description
This quiz covers the concepts of focal length and radius of curvature as they relate to spherical mirrors. Additionally, it delves into linear magnification, providing formulas and relationships essential for understanding these optical properties. Test your knowledge on these fundamental physics topics!