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Which of the following statements about spherical mirrors is/are correct?
1. A concave mirror can form both real and virtual images.
2. A convex mirror always forms a virtual, erect and diminished image.
1. A concave mirror can form both real and virtual images.
2. A convex mirror always forms a virtual, erect and diminished image.
- A. 1 only
- B. 2 only
- C. Both 1 and 2
- D. Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
A concave mirror forms a real image for an object beyond its focus and a virtual, enlarged image when the object lies between the pole and the focus. A convex mirror gives only a virtual, erect, diminished image for any object position. Both statements are correct.
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