Question

A student studies that convex lens always forms virtual image irrespective of its position. What causes the convex mirror to always form a virtual image?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Convex mirrors always form virtual images because the focal point and the centre of curvature of the convex mirror are imaginary points and that cannot be reached. ... The image formed look smaller than the object from a distance but it gets larger as the object is brought closer to the mirror.

Answer 2

The convex mirror always forms a virtual image because the reflected ray never intersects

Explanation:

• A convex mirror always produces an erect virtual image of the objects.
• Since the image formed in a convex mirror is highly diminished, it finds its application as a rear-view mirror in vehicles.
• This is due to the fact that the focus and the center of curvature of the convex mirror are imaginary and they cannot be reached.
• It also has a wider view than a plane mirror of a similar size.
• It always produces an erect image, irrespective of the distance of the object.