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c. the virtual image produced by a convex mirror is always diminished in size and is located between the focus and the pole.

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c. m = `(f)/(f - u) .` for a convex mirror, f is positive and u negative . `therefore (f - u) gt ` f i.e., m `lt ` 1
Hence the image is diminished.
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