For a concave mirror, whenever the distance of the object is less than the focal length, the image is virtual. That is called virtual image, because :

the image is formed behind the mirror

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the image is not inverted

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the image cannot be obtained on screen

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the image can be located by virtue of parallax

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The correct options are
A the image is formed behind the mirror
C the image cannot be obtained on screen
For a concave mirrors, if object is placed within focus, the image is virtual as it cannot be obtained on the screen. Ray diagram for concave mirror is given here.

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For a concave mirror, whenever the distance of the object is less than the focal length, the image is virtual. That is called virtual image, because :

The correct options are A the image is formed behind the mirror C the image cannot be obtained on screenFor a concave mirrors, if object is placed within focus, the image is virtual as it cannot be obtained on the screen. Ray diagram for concave mirror is given here.

The correct options are
A the image is formed behind the mirror
C the image cannot be obtained on screen
For a concave mirrors, if object is placed within focus, the image is virtual as it cannot be obtained on the screen. Ray diagram for concave mirror is given here.