Optics 1 Question 9
9. A short linear object of length lies along the axis of a concave mirror of focal length at a distance from the pole of the mirror. The size of the image is approximately equal to
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Assertion and Reason
Mark your answer as
(a) If Statement I is true, Statement II is true; Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.
(b) If Statement I is true, Statement II is true; Statement II is not a correct explanation for Statement I.
(d) If Statement I is false; Statement II is true.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 9. (d)
Solution:
- From the mirror formula
Here,
Further, from Eq. (i), we can find
Substituting these values in Eq. (ii), we get
Size of image