Which relation correctly gives the linear magnification produced by a spherical…

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Problem

Which relation correctly gives the linear magnification

m

produced by a spherical mirror in terms of image distance

v

and object distance

u

? (a)

m=-\dfrac{u}{v}

(b)

m=\dfrac{v}{u}

(c)

m=-\dfrac{v}{u}

(d)

m=-\dfrac{v-u}{u}