Question
Rohit suggested to his father to fix a ‘security mirror’ which would provide them with a wider view of the surrounding of their shop. Name the type of mirror that Rohit must have suggested to his father. Also mention the basic characteristics of the image formed by this type of mirrors.
Answer
Type of mirror – convex mirror
Characteristics of the image formed by this mirror are as following –
- Image is virtual, erect and diminished.
- Image is formed behind the mirror.
- The size of the image increases when we move object towards the mirror.
- The size of the image decreases when we move object away from the mirror.