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Question
Which of the following can be used to form a real image?
Options
Concave mirror only.
Plane mirror only.
Convex mirror only.
Both concave and convex mirrors.
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Solution
Concave mirror only.
Explanation:
A concave mirror can form a real image when the object is placed at a distance greater than the focal point of the mirror. The real image formed by a concave mirror is inverted and can be projected onto a screen.
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A plane mirror always forms a virtual, upright image, not a real image.
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A convex mirror always forms a virtual, diminished image, not a real image.
Thus, only a concave mirror can form a real image in certain situations.
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