Which of the following mirrors always form a virtual and diminished image irrespective of the object location?

concave

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parabolic concave mirror

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plane mirror

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convex mirror

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Solution

The correct option is D
convex mirror

A convex mirror always form a virtual image irrespective of the position of the object in front of the mirror.

Image formation by a convex mirror
(i) When an object is at infinity

Position of Image: Behind the mirror at focus
Size of Image: Diminished
Nature of Image: Virtual and erect

(ii) When the object is anywhere in front of the mirror

Position of image: Behind the mirror
Size of image: Smaller than the object
Nature of image: Virtual and erect

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