When an object is placed between the pole (P) and focus (F) of a concave mirror, is the image formed real or virtual?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether the image formed by a concave mirror is real or virtual when the object is placed between the pole and the focus of the mirror. This relates to the behavior of light and image formation in optics.
Answer
Virtual
The image formed is virtual, erect, and enlarged.
Answer for screen readers
The image formed is virtual, erect, and enlarged.
More Information
When an object is placed between the pole and the focus of a concave mirror, the reflected rays appear to diverge from a point behind the mirror, forming a virtual image. This type of image is not formed on a screen because it is not actually present in space.
Tips
A common mistake is to think the image should be real due to the general property of concave mirrors. However, an object positioned between the pole and focus results in a virtual image. Remember the exceptions for mirror properties.
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