An object is placed in front of a convex mirror. Which one of the following statements is correct?
[amp_mcq option1=”It will never form an inverted image.” option2=”The image moves towards the focus when the object moves towards the mirror.” option3=”Depending on the position of the object with respect to the mirror, the image can be inverted and real.” option4=”The size of the image becomes larger than that of the object when the object is placed at a distance equal to half the focal length.” correct=”option1″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-2 – 2018
– Statement C is incorrect: Convex mirrors only form virtual images, never real or inverted images.
– Statement D is incorrect: Convex mirrors always form diminished images (smaller than the object), regardless of the object’s position.