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The image formed by a concave mirror is observed to be virtual, erect and larger than the object. Where should be the position of the object?

Exercise: EXERCISES | Q: 2 | (Page Page 26)
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Explanation

According to Table 9.1 in the provided context, when the object is placed between the pole P and the principal focus F of a concave mirror, the image formed is virtual, erect and enlarged. This is the only position where a concave mirror produces a virtual and erect image that is larger than the object. All other positions (beyond C, at C, between C and F) produce real and inverted images.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Refer to Table 9.1 which shows image formation by a concave mirror for different positions of the object.

  2. Step 2: Look for the position where the nature of the image is 'Virtual and erect' and size is 'Enlarged'.

  3. Step 3: The table shows that when the object is 'Between P and F', the image is 'Enlarged' and 'Virtual and erect'.

  4. Step 4: This corresponds to option (D) - Between the pole of the mirror and its principal focus.

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