Question

a) Draw ray diagrams to show how the image is formed using a concave mirror, when the position of object is:

1. at C 
2. between C and F
3. between F and P of the mirror.

b) Mention the position and nature of image in each case.

Answer 1

a)

i. At the centre of curvature C

ii. Between C and F

iii. Between the focus F and the Pole P of the mirror.

b) Mention the position and nature of image in each case.

Position of object	Position of Image	Nature of Image
At the centre of curvature C	AtC	Real and Inverted
Between C and F	Beyond C	Real and inverted
Between F and P	Behind the mirror	Virtual and Erect