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Question
An object is placed at a distance of 40 cm in front of a convex mirror of radius of curvature 40 cm. List four characteristics of the image formed by the mirror.
Solution
Four properties of the image formed by the given convex mirror are:
(i) Image is always erect
(ii) Small in size
(iii) Virtual
(iv) Always forms behind the mirror between focus and pole.
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