Answer:
2.28
Explanation:
From mirror formula,
1/f = 1/u+1/v .......... Equation 1
Where f = focal length of the mirror, v = image distance, u = object distance.
Note: The focal length mirror is positive.
make v the subject of the equation,
v = fu/(u-f)............ Equation 2
Given: f = 2.5 cm, u = 1.4 cm
Substitute into equation 2
v = 2.5(1.4)/(1.4-2.5)
v = 3.5/-1.1
v = -3.2 cm.
Note: v is negative because it is a virtual image.
But,
Magnification = image distance/object distance
M = v/u
Where M = magnification.
Given: v = 3.2 cm, u = 1.4 cm
M = 3.2/1.4
M = 2.28.
Thus the magnification of the tooth = 2.28.
