Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
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Chapter 26, Problem 14P
(a) A concave spherical mirror forms an inverted image different in size from the object by a factor a > 1. The distance between object and image is d. Find the focal length of the mirror. (b) What If? Suppose the mirror is convex, an upright image is formed, and a < 1. Determine the focal length of the mirror.
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