Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Ray Optics

Question:

In a concave mirror, an object is placed at a distance x from the focus and the image is formed at a distance y from the focus. What is the focal length of the mirror?

Options:

$(xy)^{\frac{1}{2}}$

$\frac{(x+y)}{2}$

$xy^{-1}$

$xy$

Correct Answer:

$(xy)^{\frac{1}{2}}$

Explanation:

From Newtons mirror formula $ f = \sqrt{xy}$