Question

 Draw ray-diagrams to show the formation of images when the object is places in front of a concave mirror (converging mirror): 

(i) between its pole and focus
(ii) between its centre of curvature and focus

Answer 1

When an object is placed between the pole and the focus of a concave mirror, the image formed is virtual, erect, magnified and behind the mirror. This is illustrated as follows: 

 

Here, the image A'B' of the object AB, placed between the pole and the focus of a concave mirror, is virtual and erect.