If a mirror forms a virtual image of a real object then

It must be a convex mirror.

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It must be concave mirror.

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It must be a plane mirror.

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It may be any of the mirrors mentioned above.

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Solution

The correct option is C It may be any of the mirrors mentioned above.
A mirror that forms a virtual image of a real object is :
(a) Concave mirror: When an object is placed only between the pole and the focus of the mirror.
(b) Convex mirror: For all positions of objects, the image is virtual.
(c) Plane mirror: Image formed is virtual.

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(i) concave lens
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