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Question 19 • Physics

Which best compares concave and plane mirrors?

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

Explanation

A plane mirror produces a virtual image: the reflected rays only appear to come from behind the mirror. A concave mirror can produce either a real image or a virtual image, depending on where the object is placed relative to the mirror’s focal point. Therefore, choice C is correct.

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