A 9.0 cm object is placed in from of a mirror and the image formed is upright,behind the mirror,and 3.0 cm in size.Which of the following statements is true and the most inclusive?
A) the magnification is 1/3
B) the magnification is -1/3
C) the image is virtual
D) the magnification is 1/3 and the image is virtual
E) the magnification is -1/3 and the image is virtual

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The image is upright and smaller, indicating a virtual image with positive magnification. The magnification is the ratio of image size to object size, which is 3.0 cm / 9.0 cm = 1/3.

A 90 Cm Object Is Placed in from of a Mirror