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An object is placed at a distance of 10 cm in front of a concave mirror. Its image is formed at a distance at 15 cm on the same side. The focal length of the mirror is?

A-6 cm

B6 cm

C-30 cm

D30 cm

Answer:

A. -6 cm

Read Explanation:

  • Substituting the given values,

  • we get 1/f = 1/(-15) + 1/(-10), which gives f = -6 cm.

  • Therefore, the correct answer is, which states that the focal length of the mirror is -6 cm


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