Chapter 5: Q8DQ (page 1151)
For a spherical mirror, if s = f , then s' = , and the lateral magnification m is infinite. Does this make sense? If so, what does it mean?
Short Answer
Yes, it makes sense that m is infinity and is also infinity.
Chapter 5: Q8DQ (page 1151)
For a spherical mirror, if s = f , then s' = , and the lateral magnification m is infinite. Does this make sense? If so, what does it mean?
Yes, it makes sense that m is infinity and is also infinity.
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