A virtual image occurs when light rays appear to converge. One example of the formation of a virtual image is
A
placing an object at the centre of curvature of a concave mirror
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B
placing an object in between the pole and the focus of a concave mirror
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C
Both A and B
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D
Neither A nor B
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Solution
The correct option is Cplacing an object in between the pole and the focus of a concave mirror When an object is placed in between the pole and the focus of a concave mirror, the reflected rays appear to converge at a point behind the mirror. So, a virtual image is formed.