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Question
(a) When a concave mirror is used as a shaving mirror, where is the person's face in relation to the focus of mirror?
(b) State three characteristics of the image seen in part (a).
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Solution
(a) The person's face is between the pole and focus of the mirror.
(b) The image formed is erect, virtual and magnified.
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