The focal length of a concave mirror is 10 cm. Object placed at 20 cm gives image distance MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The focal length of a concave mirror is 10 cm. Object placed at 20 cm gives image distance
A. 5 cm
B. 20 cm
C. 10 cm
D. Infinity
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
u = -20, f = -10. Mirror formula: 1/f = 1/v + 1/u => 1/(-10) = 1/v + 1/(-20) => -1/10 = 1/v - 1/20 => 1/v = -1/10 + 1/20 = -1/20 => v = -20 cm, image at C.

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