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A dentist uses a small mirror that gives a magnification of 4 when it is held 0.60 cm from a tooth. The radius of curvature of the mirror is

A

1.60 cm (convex)

B

0.8 cm (concave)

C

1.60 cm (concave)

D

0.8 cm (convex)

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C
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