Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

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Chapter 26 - Geometrical Optics - Problems and Conceptual Exercises - Page 940: 21

Answer

(a) upright (b) reduced (c) virtual

Work Step by Step

In the given scenario, the back of the spoon acts like a convex mirror. Thus, the conditions of the convex mirror apply to it. (a) The image formed is upright. (b) The image is reduced in size. (c) Behind the spoon, no light passes through, hence the image is virtual.
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