A virtual image formed by a concave mirror is always (a) and a virtual image formed by a convex mirror is always (b) _ .

(a) diminished

(b) enlarged

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(a) enlarged

(b) diminished

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(a) enlarged

(b) enlarged

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(a) diminished

(b) diminished

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Solution

The correct option is B
(a) enlarged

(b) diminished

(i) In concave mirrors, virtual images are formed only when the object is placed between F and P. This image is always bigger than the object.

(ii) In convex mirrors, only virtual images are formed and these images are always diminished.

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