Question on: JAMB Physics - 2002

A concave mirror of radius of curvature 40 cm forms a real image twice as large as the object.

the object distance is

A
10 cm
B
30 cm
C
40 cm
D
60 cm
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Correct Option: B

if r = 40 cm , then f = r/2 = 40/2 = 20 cm

then for a real image by a concave mirror,

magnification M = f/u-f => 2 = 20/U-20

therefore 2(u-20) = 20

      2u - 40 = 20<br />

      2u = 40 + 20<br />

      2u = 60/2 = 30 cm

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