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Image Formation by Spherical Mirrors

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When an object is placed at any position in front of the mirror the image formed is alwaysvirtual, erect and diminished. Identify the mirror used in the given case:

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Solution

Convex mirrors which are a kind of spherical mirror have their reflective surfaces bulging outwards.
Images formed by convex mirrors are always -
-Virtual
-Diminished
-Erect.
Thus, convex mirror is the correct answer.

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