Question

The image formed by a concave mirror is smaller in size than the object$.$ Which of the statements cannot be correct$?$

• A. The object lies between the focus and the pole of the mirror$.$
• B. The object lies between the focus and the centre of curvature of the mirror$.$
• C. The object and the image lie on the same side of the principle axis$.$
• D. The object is beyond the centre of curvature of the mirror$.$

Answer 1

The correct option is A The object lies between the focus and the pole of the mirror$.$

$\begin{array}{c}\text{When object is placed}\\ \text{between focus and centre}\\ \text{of curvature, The image}\\ \text{is formed smaller than the}\\ \text{object and between pole and}\\ \text{focus.}\end{array}$