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Question
Draw a ray diagram to show the formation of image of an object placed between the pole and focus of a concave mirror. State the position, size and nature of the image.
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Solution
OBJECT LIES BETWEEN FOCUS AND POLE :
A virtual erect and bigger image is formed behind the mirror
Image formed A’B’ is on the other side of the mirror on producing ← position
Enlarged (magnified) ← size
Virtual and erect ← nature
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