Mirror Equation Calculator
Use the mirror equation (1/f = 1/do + 1/di) to find image properties for spherical mirrors. Determines whether the image is real or virtual, upright or inverted, and its magnification.
Inputs
Positive for concave, negative for convex
Results
Image Distance
24.00 cm
Magnification
-0.600×
Image
Real, Inverted
Mirror Equation Results
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Mirror Type | Concave |
| Focal Length f | 15.0000 cm |
| Radius of Curvature R | 30.0000 cm |
| Object Distance do | 40.0000 cm |
| Image Distance di | 24.0000 cm |
| Magnification M | -0.6000× |
| Image Type | Real |
| Orientation | Inverted |
| Formula | 1/f = 1/do + 1/di, f = R/2 |
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