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Question
Copy the figure. By taking two rays from point A, show the formation of image. State four characteristics of the image.
Solution
Characteristics of image:
- Image formed is virutal.
- Image formed is erect.
- Image formed is diminished.
- Image is always formed between pole and principal focus, behind the convex mirror.
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