Is the image upright for a reflective spherical balloon using ray tracing?

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The discussion confirms that the image produced by a reflective spherical balloon is upright based on ray tracing principles. The equation used is 1/p + 1/q = 1/f, with f calculated as -2. The magnification (M) is determined to be 3/4, leading to a value of p at approximately 0.67 cm. Participants agree that the calculations appear to be correct. The conclusion affirms the upright nature of the image.
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Homework Statement
A balloon has a fully reflective spherical surface with a diameter of ##8 cm##.
Determine the distance of an object whose reflected image appears to be reduced to ##3/4## of its real size.
Is the image upright or inverted?
Relevant Equations
##\frac{1}{p}+\frac{1}{q}=\frac{1}{f}##, ##f=-\frac{R}{2}##, ##M=-\frac{q}{p}##
From ray tracing I would say that the image is upright.
Using the equation ##\frac{1}{p}+\frac{1}{q}=\frac{1}{f}## with ##f=-\frac{R}{2}=-2## and ##M=-\frac{q}{p}=\frac{3}{4}## I get ##p=\frac{2}{3}cm\simeq 0.67 cm##.

Is this correct? Thanks
 
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It looks correct to me.
 
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