Question

At which positions of the objects do spherical mirrors produce a magnified image?

Answer 1

Amongst the two types of spherical mirrors, the convex mirror always produces a diminished image at all positions of the object.

A concave mirror produces a magnified image when the object is place:

1. between the centre of curvature and focus (i.e., 2f > u > f)
2. between focus and pole of the mirror (i.e., u < f)