Question

Name the mirror which forms an erect, virtual and enlarged image of an object. What is the position of object relative to the mirror?

Answer 1

The concave mirror can form an erect, virtual, and enlarged image of an object when the object is placed between the mirror and its focal point (F).

Explanation:

1. When the object is positioned closer to the mirror than its focal point, the reflected rays appear to diverge, and the image forms behind the mirror.
2. The image is:
   • Erect (upright),
   • Virtual (cannot be projected on a screen),
   • Enlarged (magnified).

Example:

This principle is often used in makeup mirrors and shaving mirrors to provide a magnified view of the face.