A concave mirror curves inward and reflects light. It converges parallel rays to a focal point, enabling real or virtual image formation. Used in applications like makeup mirrors and telescopes.
The image formed by a concave mirror is observed to be real, inverted and larger than the object. Where is the object placed?
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Between the principal focus and the centre of curvature. When the image formed by a concave mirror is real, inverted, and larger than the object, the object must be located beyond the focal point (F) of the mirror. In this case, the object is positioned between the focal point (F) and the mirror’s center of curvature (C).
To summarize:
• Image is real: A real image is formed when the reflected rays actually converge, and it can be projected onto a screen.
• Image is inverted: The orientation of the image is upside down compared to the object.
• Image is larger than the object: The magnification is greater than 1, resulting in an enlarged image.
• So, for a concave mirror with a real, inverted, and larger image, the object is placed beyond the focal point but inside the center of curvature.