A pencil is placed vertically between a concave mirror and its focal point. The image...

JAMB 1986

A pencil is placed vertically between a concave mirror and its focal point. The image of the pencil in the mirror will be

A. real, inverted and diminished
B. virtual, inverted and enlarged
C. real, erect and enlarged
D. virtual, erect and enlarged

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

Virtual Image: The image formed is virtual because it cannot be projected on a screen; it appears to be behind the mirror.
Erect: The image is upright relative to the object.
Enlarged: The image is larger than the object when it is placed between the focal point and the mirror.

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