Which of the following expressions gives the linear magnification produced by a concave mirror of radius of curvature r, if U and V are the object and image distances respectively?

A.

\(\frac{V}{r}\) - 1

B.

\(\frac{2V}{r}\) - 1

C.

\(\frac{U}{r}\) - 1

D.

\(\frac{2U}{r}\) - 1

Correct answer is B

F = \(\frac{r}{2}\) and v = mu

F = \(\frac{UV}{U + V}\)

\(\frac{r}{2}\) = \(\frac{U \times mu}{U + mu}\)

\(\frac{r}{2}\) = \(\frac{mu^2}{u(1 + m)}\)

\(\frac{r}{2} = \frac{mu}{1+m}\)

\(\frac{r}{2} = \frac{v}{1+m}\)

\(\frac{2v}{r} = 1+m\)

\(m = \frac{2v}{r} - 1\)