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Question
You are provided with a concave mirror, a convex mirror, a concave lens and a convex lens. To obtain an enlarged image of an object you can use either
Options
concave mirror or convex mirror.
concave mirror or convex lens.
concave mirror or concave lens.
concave lens or convex lens.
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Solution
concave mirror or convex lens.
Explanation:
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A concave mirror can produce an enlarged image when the object is placed between the focal point and the mirror. This forms a magnified, virtual image.
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A convex lens can also produce an enlarged image when the object is placed closer to the lens than its focal point. This forms a magnified, virtual image as well.
In contrast:
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A convex mirror always forms a diminished, virtual image.
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A concave lens always produces a diminished, virtual image.
Therefore, the correct options for obtaining an enlarged image are concave mirror and convex lens.
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