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Using mirror formula, explain why does a convex mirror always produce a virtual image.

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To explain why a convex mirror always produces a virtual image using the mirror formula, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Mirror Formula**: The mirror formula is given by: \[ \frac{1}{f} = \frac{1}{v} + \frac{1}{u} ...
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