JAMB Physics 1995 Question 34

Question 34

Light and Reflection

Which of the graphs represents the relationship between m and v for a converging mirror?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.Graph A
  2. B.Graph B
  3. C.Graph C
  4. D.Graph D
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Graph D)

Explanation

For a mirror m = v/f − 1, a straight line of slope 1/f that cuts the m-axis at −1 and the v-axis at v = f. Graph D shows this.