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An object that is 4.0 cm tall is placed 25 cm in front of a concave mirror of focal length 20 cm.
(a) Where is the image formed and how far is it from the mirror?
(b) Is the image real or virtual? Justify your answer.
(c) How tall is the image?
(d) Is the image upright or inverted? Justify your answer.
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