While shaving

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Geometric Optics · Geometric Optics

Problem

While shaving, a person holds his face 15 cm in front of a mirror and sees an erect image that is twice the size of his face. Calculate the focal length of the mirror. (a) −10 cm-10\,\text{cm} (b) +10 cm+10\,\text{cm} (c) −30 cm-30\,\text{cm} (d) −7.5 cm-7.5\,\text{cm}

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