linear magnification is a ratio between the size of an image to the size of the object.
where,
Liner magnification can also be found by the ratio btw the image distance with that of the object distance.
NOTE:- that image distance is taken as -ve in case of mirrors but +ve in case if lens.
for mirror:-
for lenses :-
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linear magnification is a ratio between the size of an image to the size of the object.
it's formula is :-
where,
Liner magnification can also be found by the ratio btw the image distance with that of the object distance.
NOTE:- that image distance is taken as -ve in case of mirrors but +ve in case if lens.
it's given by the formula :-
for mirror:-
for lenses :-
where,