Spherical Mirrors an ray diagram

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When an object is placed 9.0 cm in front of a convex mirror, the image location is calculated to be -18 cm, indicating it is virtual and behind the mirror. The height of the image is determined to be -6.0 cm, which means it is inverted relative to the object. The calculations utilize the mirror equation and magnification formula, confirming the results through a ray diagram. The discussion highlights the importance of drawing both the object and mirror to scale for accurate representation. The calculations were verified successfully, leading to a resolution of the problem.
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Homework Statement


When an object is located very far away from a convex mirror, the image of the object is 18 cm behind the mirror. Using a ray diagram drawn to scale determine where the image is located when the object is placed 9.0 cm in front of this mirror. Note that the mirror must be drawn to scale also. In your drawing, assume that the height of the object is 3.0 cm.

Homework Equations


hi/h0=[-di/d0=di-f/f] 1/di=1/f-1/di
di/d0=di/f-1 1/di+1/di=f

The Attempt at a Solution


d0=infinite
1/infinite+1/di=1/f
f=-18.0 cm

d0=9.00cm
1/9.00+1/di=1/-18
di=-18

-18/9=hi/3
hi= -6.00cm

?!but when I draw this it doesn't equal to -6cm
 
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d0=9.00cm
1/9.00+1/di=1/-18
di=-18

Check this calculation.
 
Yush! It worked! Thanks a bunch!
 
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