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An object is placed `18 cm` in front of a mirror. If the image is formed at `4 cm` to the right of the mirror, calculate its focal length. Is the mirror convex or concave ? What is the nature of the image ? What is the radius of curvature of the mirror ?

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To solve the problem step by step, we will use the mirror formula and the information given in the question. ### Step 1: Identify the given values - Object distance (u) = -18 cm (the negative sign indicates that the object is in front of the mirror) - Image distance (v) = +4 cm (the positive sign indicates that the image is formed to the right of the mirror) ### Step 2: Use the mirror formula The mirror formula is given by: ...
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