Which of the following is true for the image formed by a convex mirror? i. the image is always virtual ii. the image is always erect iii. the image lies between pole and focus iv. the image is never magnified v. the focus length is negative

Osaima

10 years ago

The selected answer is wrong:

The Answer Is (E)Convex Mirror Image Is Diminish,erect,virtual,negative Focal Lenght

REF: New School Physic Page 285

Sammyporsche123

2 years ago

The correct answer is **E. all five**.

Here's why:

i. **The image is always virtual**: True. A convex mirror always forms a virtual image because the light rays diverge upon reflection and appear to come from a point behind the mirror.

ii. **The image is always erect**: True. The image formed by a convex mirror is always upright (erect) because it is a virtual image.

iii. **The image lies between pole and focus**: True. The image formed by a convex mirror is located between the pole and the focus of the mirror.

iv. **The image is never magnified**: True. A convex mirror always forms a diminished (smaller) image, never a magnified (larger) one.

v. **The focus length is negative**: True. In mirror formula, the focal length of a convex mirror is taken as negative because the focus is behind the mirror.

So, all five statements are true for the image formed by a convex mirror. Therefore, the answer is E. all five.

Myschool Paul

10 years ago

Thanks for your contributions, corrections have been made.

Faroukalao

3 years ago

The correct answer is D actually

Focal length being negative is a characteristic of the mirror itself, and not of the image formed

Are u saying the image has a negative focal length?... Of cause no

Naphdam

11 years ago

The correct ans. is all d five,becos focal lenght is negative 4 a convex mirror.

Highjaythegreat

2 years ago

I don't think there's a right answer
the characteristics of the image formed by A convex mirror are diminished, erect and virtual
with this
i) is correct
ii) is correct
iii) is wrong as the image will be magnified, virtual and upright
iv) is right me
v) is wrong as we are asked about the image not mirror

Benrami

2 years ago

Focal length for convex mirror is positive