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A convex mirror used for rear view on an automobile has a radius of curvature of 3.00 m. If a bus is located at 5.00 m from this mirror, find the position, nature and magnification of the image.

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To solve the problem step by step, we will follow the concepts of optics related to convex mirrors. ### Step 1: Identify the given values - Radius of curvature (R) = 3.00 m - Distance of the object (bus) from the mirror (u) = 5.00 m ### Step 2: Calculate the focal length (f) The focal length (f) of a mirror is given by the formula: ...
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