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State two positions in which a concave mirror produces a magnified image of a given object. List two differences between the two images.

The two positions in which the concave mirror produces a magnified image are-


a) When the object is place between the pole P and focus F


b) When the object is place between the focus F and centre of curvature C


The differences between the two images (although both enlarged) is as below-



















Position of object



Position of image



Nature of image



1. Between P and F



Behind the mirror



Virtual and erect



2. Between F and C



Beyond C



Real and inverted



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