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A short linear object of length b lies along the axis of a concave mirror of focal length f at a distanee u from the pole of the mirror. The size of the image is approximately equal to

A

`b((u-f)/(f))^(1//2)`

B

`b((b)/(u-f))^(1//2)`

C

`b((u-f)/(f))`

D

`b((f)/(u-f))^(2)`

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