A 3.0-cm-tall object is placed 12 cm in front of a mirror. A 9.0-cm-tall upright image is formed. What is the focal length of the mirror? (a) 36 cm (b) 18 cm (c) 54 cm (d) 90 cm (e) 72 cm

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A 3.0-cm-tall object is placed 12 cm in front of a mirror. A 9.0-cm-tall upright image is formed. What is
the focal length of the mirror?
(a) 36 cm (b) 18 cm (c) 54 cm (d) 90 cm (e) 72 cm
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