How far is the object from the mirror and what is the curvature?

In summary, the object is placed 15cm from a mirror and the resulting image is half the size, upright, and virtual. Using the equation 1/f = 1/p + 1/q, the distance of the image from the mirror is -1/15cm and the radius of curvature of the mirror is -30cm.
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Homework Statement



An object is placed 15cm from a certain mirror, the image is half the size of the object, upright, and virtual. how far is the image fromt he mirror, and what is the radius of curavature of the mirror?

Homework Equations


1/f = 1/p + 1/q

f= r/2


The Attempt at a Solution


1/f = 1/p + 1/q
1/15= 1/-7.5

1/q = 1/5cm

f= r/2
r=f*2
15*2= 30cm
 
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1/f = 1/p + 1/q
1/15= 1/-7.5
This step is wrong.
It should be
1/f = 1/p + 1/q
1/f = 1/15 + 1/-7.5
 
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so base on what was corrected the answer is -1/15cm is how far is the image from the mirror, and what is the radius of curavature of the mirror is f= r/2
r=f*2
-1/15*2= -2/15cm?
 
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oh i mean -30cm for r
 
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Yes.
 

Related to How far is the object from the mirror and what is the curvature?

1. How do you measure the distance of an object from a mirror?

The distance of an object from a mirror is measured by using a ruler or measuring tape and measuring the distance between the object and the mirror's surface.

2. What is the formula for determining the distance of an object from a mirror?

The formula for determining the distance of an object from a mirror is: d = (r * f) / (r - f), where d is the distance of the object from the mirror, r is the radius of curvature of the mirror, and f is the focal length of the mirror.

3. How do you calculate the curvature of a mirror?

The curvature of a mirror can be calculated by dividing the radius of the mirror by two. The radius of a mirror is the distance from the center of the mirror to its surface.

4. What is the relationship between the distance of an object from a mirror and its curvature?

The distance of an object from a mirror and its curvature are inversely proportional. This means that as the distance of the object from the mirror increases, the curvature of the mirror decreases and vice versa.

5. Can you use the same formula to calculate the distance of an object from all types of mirrors?

No, the formula for determining the distance of an object from a mirror only applies to spherical mirrors. For other types of mirrors, such as parabolic or elliptical mirrors, different formulas must be used.

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