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Magnification

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The ratio of the size of the image produced to the size of the object, indicating whether the image is enlarged, reduced, or the same size as the object.

AP course connection

Topic 13.2: 13.2 Images Formed by Mirrors

Unit 13

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