Question

2. A convex mirror produces a virtual image when the object is---
a. inside the focus
b. outside the Centre of curvature
anywhere in front of mirror
d. inside the Centre of curvature​

Answer 1

Answer:

d. inside the centre of curvature

Answer 2

A convex mirror produces a virtual image when the object is "anywhere in front of the mirror". (option c)

• A mirror of convex type will always produce a virtual image, no matter where the object is placed in front of the mirror.
• We know that the characteristics of an image formed by a convex mirror are that the image formed is virtual, erect, and diminished.
• This happens because a convex mirror always tends to diverge the rays coming from the object. So, it appears as if the rays are coming from a point (i. e. its focus) behind the mirror.
• Thus, a convex mirror produces a virtual image when the object is "anywhere in front of the mirror". (option c)

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