(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)

(b) When the object is moved away from the mirror, the size of the image decreases.
(c) Image formed by a convex mirror is always
1) virtual
2) erect, and
3) diminished, i.e. smaller than the object

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(a)(b) When the object is moved away from the mirror, the size of the image decreases.(c) Image formed by a convex mirror is always1) virtual2) erect, and3) diminished, i.e. smaller than the object

(a)

(b) When the object is moved away from the mirror, the size of the image decreases.
(c) Image formed by a convex mirror is always
1) virtual
2) erect, and
3) diminished, i.e. smaller than the object