(a) Draw a labelled ray diagram to show the formation of image of an object by a convex mirror. Mark clearly the pole, focus and centre of curvature on the diagram. (b) What happens to the image when the object is moved away from the mirror gradually ? (c) State three characteristics of the image formed by a convex mirror.

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(a)

In diagram,
P - Pole
F - Focus
C - Centre of curvature

(b)As the object moved away, the size of image decreases and moves towards Focus.

(c)Image is

highly diminished

virtual

erect.

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(a) In diagram, P - Pole F - Focus C - Centre of curvature (b)As the object moved away, the size of image decreases and moves towards Focus. (c)Image is highly diminished virtual erect.

(a)

In diagram,
P - Pole
F - Focus
C - Centre of curvature

(b)As the object moved away, the size of image decreases and moves towards Focus.

(c)Image is

highly diminished

virtual

erect.