The image of a distant tree is virtual and very small when viewed in a curved mirror. The image appears to be 14.0 cm behind the mirror. (a)what kind of mirror is it and (b) what is its radius of curvature?
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This can only happen with a convex mirror. So, the mirror is a convex mirror. (b) The radius of curvature of a mirror is twice the focal length. The focal length of a convex mirror is negative. Given that the image appears to be 14.0 cm behind the mirror, this is Show more…
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