Question

(a) If the image formed by a mirror for all positions of the object
placed in front of it is always diminished, erect and virtual, state
the type of the mirror and also draw a ray diagram to justify your
answer. Write one use such mirrors are put to and why.
(b) Define the radius of curvature of spherical mirrors. Find the
nature and focal length of a spherical mirror whose radius of
curvature is + 24 cm

Answer 1

a) convex mirror.
These are used in rear view mirrors of vehicles.
b) radius of curvature of a spherical mirror is the radius of the sphere of which the mirror is part of.
F=12 cm