What would your image look like if you stood close to a large :

(a) convex mirror?


(b) concave mirror ?


Give reasons for your answer.

(a) Our image will be diminished, virtual and erect if we stand close to a large convex mirror because when the object lies anywhere between the pole and inifinity, the concave mirror forms a diminished, virtual and erect image.

(b) image will be enlarged, virtual and erect if we stand close to a large concave mirror because when the object lies within the focus of a concave mirror, it forms an enlarged, virtual and erect image.


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