How can image size and image distance be related in convex mirrors?

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In convex mirrors, the relationship between image size and image distance differs from that of concave mirrors. The formula typically used for concave mirrors, di/image size * f, does not apply to convex mirrors. Instead, the correct approach involves understanding the unique properties of convex mirrors, which always produce virtual images that are smaller than the object. The discussion highlights the need for a different formula to relate image size and image distance in convex mirrors. Clarification on how to derive the relationship specifically for convex mirrors is sought.
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I know that on concave mirrors to find the object distance we can use

di/image size * f

but now i am confused i am trying the same for convex mirror but it is not working for me, should the formula work also for it?
 
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No the formula is different try maybe this equation 1/f=(1/do)+(1/di)
hope this helped! :)
 
Paulie323 said:
No the formula is different try maybe this equation 1/f=(1/do)+(1/di)
hope this helped! :)

yes i am aware of that formula but i needed to relate image size and image distance while that formula relates image distance and object distance but thanks for trying to help out
 

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