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A convex mirror of radius of curvature 4 m is used as rear -view mirror in an automobile. If a vehicle of size 4 m is at a distance of 5 m from the mirror, what is the position of the image and size of the image?

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(1/10), image will be erect, virtual, diminished and at a distance 45 cm behind the mirror
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