In the Cartesian sign convention used for spherical mirrors

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

Problem

In the Cartesian sign convention used for spherical mirrors, what is the sign of magnification when a concave mirror forms a real image? (a) Either positive or negative depending on object distance (b) Zero (c) Negative only (d) Positive only

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