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Consider the following statements about a convex mirror:
1. It always forms a virtual and erect image.
2. It always forms an enlarged image.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. It always forms a virtual and erect image.
2. It always forms an enlarged image.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A. 1 only
- B. 2 only
- C. Both 1 and 2
- D. Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (A) 1 only
A convex mirror forms a virtual, erect and diminished image for every position of a real object. Because the image is smaller, it covers a wider field of view, which is why it is used as a rear-view mirror. Statement 2 is wrong since the image is always diminished.
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