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Under which of the following conditions a concave mirror can form a real image larger than the actual object ?

A

When the object is kept at a distance equal to its radius of curvature

B

When object is kept at a distance less than its focal length

C

When object is placed between the focus and centre of curvature.

D

When object is kept at a distance greater than its radius of curvature.

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C

A real image larger than the actual object is formed when object is placed between the focus and centre of curvature of concave mirror.
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  • Under which of the following conditions a concave mirror can form a real and inverted image larger than the actual object ?

    A
    When object is kept at centre of curvature of the mirror.
    B
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    C
    When object is placed at principal focus of the mirror
    D
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    A
    convex
    B
    concave
    C
    plane
    D
    either concave or convex
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