Spherical mirrors: A convex spherical mirror with a radius of 50 cm has a 4.0 cm tall object placed 100 cm in front of it. What is the position of the image relative to the mirror?

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The mirror formula is 1/f = 1/v + 1/u. For a convex mirror, the focal length f = R/2 = 25 cm (positive for convex). The object distance u = -100 cm (negative as per sign convention). Solving gives v = 20 cm (positive, indicating behind the mirror).

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