An object is at distance
and image formed by a mirror on the same side at a distance
, then focal length is
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B
Focal length is given by

So,


To get the error in focal length, differentiate Eq. (i)

Cancelling negative signs and approximating differential change with small
change, we get


Hence, focal length is
taking only magnitude.
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