Question
Where would the image be formed by a convex mirror if the object is placed:
  1. Between infinity and pole of the mirror?
  2. At infinity?
Draw labelled ray-diagrams to show the formation of image in both the cases.

Answer

  1. Image will form between pole and focus.


  1. At focus.

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