If a diminished and a highly enlarged image should be obtained using a concave mirror of radius of curvature 15 cm, at which positions should the object be placed respectively?

15 cm and 7.5 cm

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20 cm and 10 cm

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12 cm and 6 cm

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20 cm and 7.5 cm

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The correct option is D 20 cm and 7.5 cm

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