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Download Solution PDFA point object is placed at the centre of curvature of a spherical concave mirror. Which one among the fol- lowing would be the correct location of image formed?
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Download Solution PDFCONCEPT:
Image Formation by Concave Mirrors
- Concave mirrors can form real or virtual images depending on the position of the object.
- The principal points to consider are:
- The focal point (F), which is the point where parallel rays converge after reflection.
- The centre of curvature (C), which is twice the focal length from the mirror and is the centre of the sphere from which the mirror is a part.
EXPLANATION:
- When an object is placed at the centre of curvature (C) of a concave mirror, the image formed has the following characteristics:
- The image is real, inverted, and of the same size as the object.
- The image is formed at the centre of curvature (C) itself.
Therefore, if a point object is placed at the centre of curvature of a spherical concave mirror, the correct location of the image formed is at the centre of curvature.
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