When an object is at infinity from a concave mirror, the image formed is

at the centre of curvature of the mirror.

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anywhere beyond the centre of curvature of the mirror.

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between the centre of curvature and the focus of the mirror

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at the focus of the mirror.

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Solution

The correct option is D
at the focus of the mirror.

If an object is at infinity from a concave mirror, the parallel rays of light, after reflection converge at focus. Hence, the image formed is at the focus of the mirror.

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Draw ray diagrams showing the image formation by a concave mirror when an object is placed

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

Q. If a concave mirror forms a real magnified image of an object, the object is located

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

The image formed by a concave mirror is observed to be virtual, erect and larger than the object. Where should be the position of the object?

(a) Between the principal focus and the centre of curvature

(b) At the centre of curvature

(d) Between the pole of the mirror and its principal focus.

The image formed by a concave mirror is real, inverted and highly diminished (much smaller than the object). The object must be : (a) between pole and focus (b) at focus (c) at the centre of curvature (d) at infinity

Q. Question 2
The image formed by a concave mirror is observed to be virtual, erect and larger than the object. Where should be the position of the object?

(a) Between the principal focus and the centre of curvature
(b) At the centre of curvature
(c) Beyond the centre of curvature
(d) Between the pole of the mirror and its principal focus

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When an object is at infinity from a concave mirror, the image formed is

The correct option is D at the focus of the mirror. If an object is at infinity from a concave mirror, the parallel rays of light, after reflection converge at focus. Hence, the image formed is at the focus of the mirror.

The correct option is D
at the focus of the mirror.

If an object is at infinity from a concave mirror, the parallel rays of light, after reflection converge at focus. Hence, the image formed is at the focus of the mirror.