Solving for image height given ##h_o, d_i##, and r

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The discussion focuses on solving for image height (##h_i##) and image distance (##d_i##) using the mirror formula and magnification principles. The focal length (##f##) is calculated as 15, leading to an incorrect value for ##h_i## of 0.4987, which should be negative according to the sign conventions for convex mirrors. The correct approach involves ensuring that the given distance (##d_0##) is used to find the image distance (##d_i##) instead of solving for ##d_0##. Participants emphasize the importance of adhering to the sign conventions in optics.

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A convex mirror with a radius of curvature of −30.0 cm is used to form an image of an arrow that is 10.6 cm away from the mirror. If the arrow is 1.70 cm tall and inverted (pointing below the optical axis), what is the height of the arrow's image? (Include the sign of the value in your answer.)
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$$f = -\frac{1}{r}$$
$$f^-1 = d_i^{-1} + d_0^{{-1}$$
$$m = \frac{h_i}{h_0} =-\frac{d_i}/{d_o}$$
$$f = -\frac{-30}{2} = 15$$
solving for ##d_0## in $$f^{-1} = d_i^{-1} + d_0^{-1}$$,
$$d_0 = (f^{-1} - d_i^{-1})^{-1}$$
= -36.1364
solving for ##h_i## in $$m = \frac{h_i}{h_0} =-\frac{d_i}{d_o}$$,
$$h_i = -d_i\times\frac{h_0}{d_o} = 0.4987$$
I'm told by webassign that it should be negative and that -0.4987 is off by more than 10%

A convex mirror with a radius of curvature of −30.0 cm is used to form an image of an arrow that is 10.6 cm away from the mirror. If the arrow is 1.70 cm tall and inverted (pointing below the optical axis), what is the height of the arrow's image? (Include the sign of the value in your answer.)
 
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Be sure you are following the sign conventions that are used in your course for mirrors. Usually, the conventions are such that the focal length of a convex mirror is negative.

You solved for ##d_0##. But ##d_0## is given. You need to find ##d_i##.
 
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