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Nature of image of a real object formed by convex mirror is always

A

Virtual, erect and magnified

B

Virtual, erect and diminished

C

Virtual, inverted and diminished

D

Real, inverted and diminished

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Type of Mirror**: - A convex mirror is a type of mirror that curves outward. It diverges light rays that strike its surface. 2. **Behavior of Light Rays**: - When parallel rays of light strike a convex mirror, they do not converge or meet at a point. Instead, they appear to diverge from a point behind the mirror. 3. **Image Formation**: - Since the light rays do not actually meet, the image formed by a convex mirror cannot be projected onto a screen. This indicates that the image is virtual. 4. **Characteristics of the Image**: - The image formed by a convex mirror is always: - **Virtual**: Because the rays do not converge. - **Diminished**: The size of the image is smaller than that of the object. - **Erect**: The image maintains the same orientation as the object (not inverted). 5. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the nature of the image of a real object formed by a convex mirror is always virtual, diminished, and erect. ### Final Answer: The nature of the image of a real object formed by a convex mirror is always **virtual, erect, and diminished**. ---
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  • The image formed by a convex mirror is

    A
    erect and diminished
    B
    erect and enlarged
    C
    inverted and diminished
    D
    inverted and enlarged.

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