What Type of Mirror Creates an Inverted, Real Image Half the Object's Size?

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around the properties of mirrors and image formation, specifically focusing on a scenario where an object is placed in front of a mirror, resulting in an inverted, real image that is half the height of the object.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants explore the setup of the mirror equation and the concept of magnification. Questions arise regarding how to translate the image characteristics into mathematical terms.

Discussion Status

Some participants have offered guidance on setting up equations related to magnification and image characteristics. There is an indication of progress as one participant expresses understanding after receiving hints.

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Participants are working within the constraints of a homework assignment, which may limit the information available for discussion. There is an emphasis on understanding the relationships between object distance, image distance, and magnification.

Phower Power
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An object is placed 11 cm from a certain mirror. The image is half the height of the object, inverted, and real.


1/p+1/i=1/f



? Clueless because I don't know how to set up the equation int his kind of situation.
 
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Hi Phower Power! Welcome to PF! :smile:
Phower Power said:
… I don't know how to set up the equation int his kind of situation.

I don't get it …

I assume you do know how to set it up in some other situation? :confused:

Just do the same, and convert "The image is half the height of the object, inverted, and real" into an equation also.
 
do you know the equation for magnification?
 
Nm, I got it! =)

Ho/Hi = magnification

Then I plug it in! Thank you for the clues
 

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