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Mirrors — Quiz

Question 1 • Physics

Which best compares convex and concave mirrors?

Answer
A
Convex mirrors produce only real images, and concave mirrors produce real and virtual images.
B
Concave mirrors produce only real images, and convex mirrors produce real and virtual images.
C
Concave mirrors produce only virtual images, and convex mirrors produce real and virtual images.
D
Convex mirrors produce only virtual images, and concave mirrors produce real and virtual images.

Explanation

A convex mirror always forms a virtual image, because reflected rays spread apart and only appear to come from behind the mirror. A concave mirror can form a real image when the object is beyond its focal point, or a virtual image when the object is between the focal point and the mirror. Therefore, choice D is correct.

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