Question

Describe with the help of a diagram, the nature, size and position of the image formed when an object is placed beyond the centre of curvature of a concave mirror.

Answer 1

When an object is placed beyond the centre of curvature (C) of a concave mirror, the image is: 

(i) between the focus and centre of curvature, 

(ii) real and inverted, 

(iii) smaller than the object (or diminished).