Question

(a) Draw ray-diagrams to show the formation of images when the object is placed in front of a concave mirror (converging mirror)
(i) between its pole and focus
(ii) between its centre of curvature and focus
Describe the nature, size and position of the image formed in each case.
(b) State one use of concave mirror based on the formation of image as in case (i) above.

Answer 1

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Concave Mirrors are used as Shaving Mirror

Explanation:

a.) (i) When an object is placed between the pole and focus of a concave mirror, the image is formed behind the mirror, it is virtual, erect and larger than the object.

*Refer figure (a)

(ii) When an object is placed between the center of curvature and focus of a concave mirror, the image is formed beyond the center of curvature, it is real, inverted and larger than the object.

*Refer Figure (b)

(b) One use of concave mirror based on the formation of the image as in case (i) above: As a shaving mirror