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Question
Select the correct option:
A mirror forms a virtual image (diminished) of an object, whatever be the position of object:
Options
it must be a concave mirror
it must be a convex mirror
it must be a plane mirror
it may be convex mirror or plane mirror
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Solution
it must be a convex mirror
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