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AP Physics 2
13.2 Images Formed by Mirrors
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A horizontal principal axis line extends horizontally. A concave spherical mirror is positioned vertically on the right, curved toward the left. On the principal axis, focal point F is labeled at a distance f from the mirror, and center of curvature C is labeled at a distance 2f from the mirror. An upright arrow representing the object stands on the principal axis to the left of C. A horizontal arrow labeled v_0 points to the right toward the mirror, positioned directly above the object arrow. No image, traced rays, back-extensions, or other elements appear.
An object moving toward a concave mirror at constant speed.
An object is placed on the principal axis of a concave spherical mirror with focal length \(f\) at an initial object distance \(d_o > 2f\). The object is then moved toward the mirror at a constant linear speed \(v_0\) until it reaches the focal point \(f\). Which of the following correctly describes the direction of motion of the real image and how its speed changes as the object moves from its initial position toward the focal point?

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