| Images formed by a
converging spherical mirror |
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Characteristics of the Image |
| a) Distant object |
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Real
Inverted
Smaller than object
At F |
| b) Object beyond C |
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Real
Inverted
Smaller
Between C and F |
| c) Object at C |
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Real
Inverted
Same size as object
At C |
| d) Object between F and V |
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Real
Inverted
Larger than object
Behind mirror |
| e) Object at F |
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No image
Reflected rays
are parallel |
| Images formed by a diverging
spherical mirror |
| e) Object at F |
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Characteristics of the image regardless of object postion
Virtual
Erect
Smaller than object
Behind mirror between F and V |