For a mirror linear magnification m come out to be + 2. What conclusions can be drawn from this ?

Mirror is concave

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Mirror can be convex or concave but it cannot be plane

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Object lies between pole and focus

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Object lies beyond focus

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The correct options are
A Mirror is concave
C Object lies between pole and focus

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For a mirror linear magnification m come out to be + 2. What conclusions can be drawn from this ?

The correct options are A Mirror is concave C Object lies between pole and focus

The correct options are
A Mirror is concave
C Object lies between pole and focus