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The figure shows an object $O$ and its image $I$ formed by a mirror at $B$ . If $A B$ is the principal axis of the mirror, the mirror is

A

plane

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concave

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convex

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either concave or convex

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Solution

The correct option is B concave
The image is formed in front of the mirror which is real and inverted. This is only possible in a concave mirror. Thus, the mirror is concave.

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