A pencil is placed vertically between a concave mirror and its focal point. The image of the pencil in the mirror will be
A
real, inverted and diminished
B
virtual, inverted and enlarged
C
real, erect and enlarged
D
virtual, erect and enlarged
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Virtual Image: The image formed is virtual because it cannot be projected on a screen; it appears to be behind the mirror.
Erect: The image is upright relative to the object.
Enlarged: The image is larger than the object when it is placed between the focal point and the mirror.
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