Question

The image formed by a spherical mirror is virtual. The mirror will be:

Options

• concave

• convex

• either concave or convex

• metallic 

Answer 1

Either concave or convex

Explanation:

A convex mirror always forms a virtual, erect image for any position of the object in front of it. A concave mirror also forms a virtual and magnified image, but only when the object is placed very close to it, specifically between its pole (P) and principal focus (F). Therefore, a virtual image can be produced by both types of spherical mirrors.