alleryMagnification by a mirror:
Am = u/v
Bm = -v/u (real/virtual sign convention)
Cm = f/v
Dm = v/u
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. m = -v/u (real/virtual sign convention)
m = -v/u (linear magnification).
**Sign tells image orientation:** negative m means inverted
positive means erect.
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