When Magnification Is Less Than 1?

A magnification of 1 (plus or minus) means that the image is the same size as the object. If m has a magnitude greater than 1 the image is larger than the object, and an m with a magnitude less than 1 means the image is smaller than the object.

What happens if the magnification is less than 1?

Magnification refers to a change in size of the object. If the magnification is greater than one, the image is larger than the object, but if the magnification is smaller than one the image is smaller than the object. ... If the sign is positive, then the image is upright.

For which mirror magnification is less than 1?

In a concave mirror, when the distance of the object is less than the focal length, the magnification will be greater than one. When the distance of the object is greater than the focal length, then the magnification is less than one.