Transverse Magnification
M_mag = -d_i / d_o
What it says
How much bigger the image is than the object, negative when it is inverted.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
M_mag | Magnification (dimensionless) | 1 |
d_i | Image distance (m) | L |
d_o | Object distance (m) | L |
Work it out
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