Question

In order to obtain a magnification of, −0.6 (minus 0.6) with a concave mirror, the object must be placed:

(a) at the focus
(b) between pole and focus
(c) between focus and centre of curvature
(d) beyond the centre of curvature

Answer 1

(d) beyond the centre of curvature

In order to obtain a magnification of −0.6 (minus 0.6) with a concave mirror, the object needs to be placed beyond the centre of curvature, as at this point a diminished image will be formed.