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Question
The diagram below in Figure, shows a convex mirror. C is its centre of curvature and F is its focus. (i) Draw two rays from A and hence locate the position of image of object OA. Label the image IB. (ii) State three characteristics of the image.
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Solution
The ray diagram shows two light rays from A.
The image of the object OA is formed between the focus and the pole on the other side of the mirror.
The image so formed is erect, virtual and diminished.
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