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The object distance.
Answer to Problem 31PQ
The object distance is
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for magnification produced by the mirror.
Here,
Rewrite the above equation to determine
Write the mirror equation for a convex mirror.
Here,
Rewrite the equation (II) to determine
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute
Substitute
Substitute
Simplify the above equation.
Therefore, the object distance is
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