Question

Which of these is definitely a characteristic of images formed by Convex Mirror?
A. Virtual
B. Real
C. Inverted
D. Magnified

Answer 1

Hint: In this question, we need to comment on the definite property of the convex mirror. Convex mirror diverges the rays of light. It has a focus to the right of the mirror. Think about the nature of the image produced in this situation. You can draw the ray diagram for better visualization.

Complete answer:
A convex mirror is one of the types of spherical mirror where the spherical surface is bulging out, thus the bulging surface of the mirror faces the source of light. The reflecting surface is curved outwards.
The ray diagram of the situation can be made as follows

A convex mirror always forms a virtual image irrespective of the position of the object. This is because a convex mirror always reflects the light away. Hence the rays do not actually meet but appear to meet at a point behind the mirror, forming a virtual image. Also a convex mirror always forms an erect image.
A convex mirror does not magnify the image, it forms a diminished image.
Thus a convex mirror forms a virtual, erect and diminished object.

So, the correct answer is “Option A”.

Note:
Students generally get confused with the ray diagrams of concave and convex lens and mirror.
One should be crystal clear with the concepts. The properties of image formed by a convex lens and concave mirror are similar.
Similarly, the properties of image formed by a convex lens and concave mirror are similar.