Spherical Mirrors: A plant that is 4.0 cm tall is placed 15 cm from a concave spherical mirror having a focal length of magnitude 20 cm. Where is the image located?

A. 12 cm behind the mirror
B. 12 cm in front of the mirror
C. 60 cm behind the mirror
D. 60 cm in front of the mirror


Answer: C

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What happens when the index of refraction is equal to 1?

a. No refraction occurs. b. Light cannot pass into the material. c. An average amount of refraction takes place. d. The maximum possible refraction occurs. e. The index of refraction cannot be calculated for this material.

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