How Do Convex Mirrors Affect Image Location and Size?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the use of a convex mirror to find the location and size of a woman's image, with a given radius of curvature and distance between the mirror and the woman. It also mentions the need to find the index of refraction of a material, with the speed of light in the material provided. The solution for the first problem is provided, while the second problem suggests looking for the information on a given website.
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Homework Statement


A woman of height 1.7 meters stands directly in front of a convex mirror 2.0 meters away. The mirror has a radius of curvature, R=-50cm. Find the location and size of a woman's image using the ray diagram and mirror/lens equation.

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2. The speed of light in a material is 2.50x10^8 meters per second. What is the index of refraction of the material?


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1. di=22.22

2. Dont know
 
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why don't you look in your book for "index of refraction" and see what it says?
 
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This website has the information you need:

http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/physics/u3a22phy.html
 
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Is number 1 right?
 
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I got 1.2 for 2
 

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