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Name a mirror that can give an erect and enlarged image of an object.

Correct Answer

Concave mirror

Exercise: QUESTIONS | Q: 3 | (Page Page 9)
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Explanation

According to Table 9.1 in the provided context, when an object is placed between the pole P and the focus F of a concave mirror, the image formed is virtual, erect, and enlarged. This is the only position among all mirror types mentioned where an erect and enlarged image is produced. A convex mirror always produces diminished images (as per Table 9.2), and a plane mirror produces images of the same size.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Analyze the image characteristics required - erect and enlarged.

  2. Step 2: Refer to Table 9.1 for concave mirror - object between P and F gives 'Enlarged' and 'Virtual and erect' image.

  3. Step 3: Refer to Table 9.2 for convex mirror - images are always 'Diminished' or 'Highly diminished'.

  4. Step 4: Conclude that only concave mirror can produce an erect and enlarged image.

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