A curved mirror forms a virtual and enlarged image of an object close to it. Which mirror is used?

Concave mirror

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Convex mirror

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Plane mirror

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Combination of convex and plane mirror

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Solution

The correct option is A Concave mirror
For a concave mirror, when the object is between the pole and the focus, it forms a virtual, erect and magnified image. Hence, the mirror is concave mirror.
Convex mirror always forms a virtual and diminished image.
Plane mirror always forms a virtual image same size as the object.

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Name the mirror which forms an erect, virtual and enlarged image of an object. What is the position of object relative to the mirror ?

(A) Plane mirror	(1) Always virtual, erect and dimnished image
(B) Convex mirror	(2) Image is erect and of the same size as the object
(C) Convex lens	(3) Used by dentists to see enlarged images of teeth
(D) Concave mirror	(4) Used in microscope.

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