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Image Formation in Concave Mirrors

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State the characteristics of an image formed by a concave mirror.

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Characteristics of an image formed by a concave mirror can be one of the following based on where the object is placed.

1) When an object is placed very close to the mirror, a virtual and enlarged image will form.

2) When an object is placed away from the mirror, a real and small-sized image will form.

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