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State two position in which a concave mirror produces a magnified image of a given object.List two difference between the two images. ( CBSE 2016, 2014)

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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