Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Ray Optics

Question:

What is the magnification when the object is placed at a distance of 2f from the pole of a convex mirror?

Options:

$\frac{1}{3}$

$\frac{2}{3}$

$1$

$\frac{3}{2}$

Correct Answer:

$\frac{1}{3}$

Explanation:

$ \text{ u = -2f , F = +f}$

$\frac{1}{v} = \frac{1}{f} - \frac{1}{u} = \frac{1}{f} - \frac{1}{-2f} = \frac{3}{2f}$

$ v = \frac{2f}{3}$

$ m = \frac{-v}{u} = \frac{1}{3}$