University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 34 - Geometric Optics - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 1151: Q34.11

Answer

See explanation.

Work Step by Step

Using the spoon as a concave mirror, if a person is closer to the spoon than the focal length f, the image is erect. If the person’s face is farther away than f, the image is inverted. See Figure 34.20, or try it yourself! Using the spoon as a convex mirror, the image is always erect. See Example 34.3, or try it yourself!
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