Write the difference between concave mirror,plane mirror and convex mirror in respect to virtual images.

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The differences between the virtual images produced by concave, plane and convex mirrors.
Virtual image by plane mirror Virtual image by concave mirror Virtual image by convex mirror
(1) It is same as the height of object. (1) It is enlarged than object height (1) It is always smaller than the object size.
(2) Always forms virtual image. (2) Virtual image forms if the object is lies between the focus and the pole (2) Always forms the virtual image

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Boojho and Paheli were given one mirror each by their teacher. Boojho found his image to be erect and of the same size whereas Paheli found her image erect and smaller in size. This means that the mirrors of Boojho and Paheli are, respectively

(a) plane mirror and concave mirror.

(b) concave mirror and convex mirror.

(d) convex mirror and plane mirror.

Q. (a) Define a spherical mirror.
(b) Distinguish between a concave mirror and a convex mirror.
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(i) concave lens

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(iii) convex mirror

(iv) plane mirror

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	Virtual image by plane mirror		Virtual image by concave mirror		Virtual image by convex mirror
(1)	It is same as the height of object.	(1)	It is enlarged than object height	(1)	It is always smaller than the object size.
(2)	Always forms virtual image.	(2)	Virtual image forms if the object is lies between the focus and the pole	(2)	Always forms the virtual image