NEET 2016 Physics question

PhysicsRay Optics and Optical InstrumentsNEET 2016

Match the corresponding entries of column 1 with column 2. [Where is the magnification produced by the mirror] Column 1 (A) (B) (C) (D) Column 2 (a) Convex mirror (b) Concave mirror (c) Real image (d) Virtual image

Answer: (1)

Solution

For a mirror . A negative magnification means an inverted image, which is real; a positive magnification means an erect image, which is virtual. A convex mirror always forms a virtual, erect, diminished image, so real images (and virtual images) can only be formed by a concave mirror. (A) $m =

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