To get a virtual, erect and enlarged image behind a concave mirror, where should the object be placed?

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Answer 1

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Key Points

To get a virtual, erect, and enlarged image behind a concave mirror, the object should be placed between the pole (P) and focus (F) of the mirror.
When the object is placed in this position, the reflected rays diverge, and when extended backward, they appear to come from a point behind the mirror, forming a virtual image.
This image is upright and larger than the object.
This principle is used in applications like shaving mirrors and makeup mirrors, where a magnified reflection is desirable.

Additional Information

A concave mirror, also known as a converging mirror, has a reflecting surface that curves inward.
It can produce both real and virtual images depending on the position of the object relative to the mirror's focal point and center of curvature.
When the object is placed at different positions relative to the mirror, the nature, size, and orientation of the image change.