The nature of the image formed behind the mirror, in case of a convex mirror is _______.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (C) virtual and erect

In the case of a convex mirror, the image formed is always:

• Virtual (the image cannot be projected on a screen since the light rays appear to diverge from a common point behind the mirror),
• Erect (the image is upright, maintaining the same orientation as the object),
• Reduced in size (the image is always smaller than the object).

Convex mirrors always form such images regardless of the position of the object.

Information Booster

1. Option A: Virtual and inverted

   • This is incorrect because convex mirrors always produce virtual and erect images, not inverted ones.

2. Option B: Real and inverted

   • This is incorrect because convex mirrors never form real images. Real images are typically formed by concave mirrors or convex lenses.

3. Option D: Real and erect

   • This is incorrect because real images are typically formed by concave mirrors (when the object is placed beyond the focus), not convex mirrors.

Key Points

• Convex Mirror: Always forms a virtual, erect, and reduced image, regardless of the position of the object.
• Concave Mirror: Can form both real and virtual images depending on the position of the object.