How Do Convex Mirrors Affect Image Location and Size?

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To determine the location and size of the woman's image in front of a convex mirror, the ray diagram and mirror/lens equation are utilized. The woman, standing 2.0 meters from the mirror, yields an image distance (di) of approximately 22.22 cm. The radius of curvature for the mirror is given as -50 cm, indicating it is a convex mirror. Additionally, the index of refraction for a material with a light speed of 2.50x10^8 meters per second is calculated to be 1.2. The discussion emphasizes the importance of using the correct equations and resources for solving optics problems.
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A woman of height 1.7 meters stands directly in front of a convex mirror 2.0 meters away. The mirror has a radius of curvature, R=-50cm. Find the location and size of a woman's image using the ray diagram and mirror/lens equation.

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2. The speed of light in a material is 2.50x10^8 meters per second. What is the index of refraction of the material?


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1. di=22.22

2. Dont know
 
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why don't you look in your book for "index of refraction" and see what it says?
 
This website has the information you need:

http://www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/physics/u3a22phy.html
 
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Is number 1 right?
 
I got 1.2 for 2
 

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