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Choose true or false for each statement regarding convex mirrors.
If an object is placed 4.1 cm from a convex mirror with f = 4 cm, then its image will be enlarged and real.
If an object is placed 8.1 cm from a convex mirror with f = 4 cm, then its image will be reduced and virtual.
A convex mirror produces a reduced real image when the object is placed just beyond its focal point (Region 2).
Choose true or false for each statement regarding the sign conventions for mirrors.
Virtual images appear appear behind a mirror and have a negative value for the image distance.
The focal length f is positive for convex mirrors.
Real images appear in front of a mirror and have a negative value for the image distance.

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