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Image Formation by Convex Mirror

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Image Formed by a Convex Mirror:

  • The diagram shows an object AB placed in front of a convex mirror MN.
  • The incident ray AQ, parallel to the principal axis, reflects in such a way that it appears to diverge from the focus F behind the mirror.
  • The incident ray AR, directed towards the centre of curvature, reflects back as though it originates from the same direction.
  • The reflected rays appear to meet at point A1 behind the mirror, forming the image of point A.
  • Point , located on the principal axis, forms its image at B1 directly below A1.
  • The image A1B1 is smaller than the object AB, erect, and located behind the mirror.
  • The reflected rays do not actually meet, so the image is virtual. The nature of the image remains the same irrespective of the object's distance from the mirror.
  • A convex mirror always forms a virtual, erect, and diminished image behind the mirror.

Image formed in a convex mirror

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