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Kris1120
Nov10-08, 08:47 PM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

A concave mirror has a focal length of
33.5 cm.
Determine the object position for which the
resulting image is upright and five times the
size of the subject.
Answer in units of cm.

2. Relevant equations

m=-(di/do)

(1/di)+(1/do)= 1/f

3. The attempt at a solution

1/do = (1/35) - (1/5) = -0.170149
do= -5.87719

Redbelly98
Nov10-08, 09:03 PM
1/do = (1/35) - (1/5) = -0.170149

You're assuming di is 5 cm here, which isn't true.

Kris1120
Nov10-08, 09:35 PM
I don't know how to solve for one without the other?

Redbelly98
Nov12-08, 06:30 AM
You can write di in terms of do and m (using the magnification equation you had).

Then, substitute that for di in the "1/f=..." equation.