Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
The magnification equation is an equation that relates the height of an image to the height of the object. It helps determine whether an image is magnified or reduced in size.
Related terms
Virtual Image: An image formed by light rays that appear to come from a location where they do not actually converge. It cannot be projected onto a screen.
Reduced Image: An image that is smaller than the actual object.
Enlarged Image: An image that is larger than the actual object.