An object 3.35 cm tall is placed 10.8 cm in
front of a mirror, which creates an upright
image that is 5.61 cm in height.
a) What is the magnification of the image?
To find the magnification of an image, we can use the formula:
Magnification (m) = Height of the image (hi) / Height of the object (ho)
Given:
Height of the object (ho) = 3.35 cm
Height of the image (hi) = 5.61 cm
Substituting these values into the formula:
Magnification (m) = 5.61 cm / 3.35 cm
Calculating:
m = 1.676119403
Therefore, the magnification of the image is approximately 1.68.