(Long Answer Question) A security mirror fitted at the entrance of a shop is a…

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(Long Answer Question) A security mirror fitted at the entrance of a shop is a spherical mirror whose radius of curvature is 30 cm30\,\text{cm}. A customer standing 15 cm15\,\text{cm} in front of the mirror looks at his image. Answer the following. (i) Identify the type of mirror used and give reasons based on everyday utility. (ii) Calculate the position of the customer’s image with respect to the mirror. (iii) Find the magnification produced and comment on the size and orientation of the image.

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