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Image Formation by Spherical Mirrors

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If the image formed by a spherical mirror for all positions of the object placed in front of it is always erect and diminished, what type of mirror is it? Draw a labelled ray diagram to support your answer.

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Convex mirror always forms a virtual, erect and diminished image of the object placed at any position in front of the mirror.

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