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A concave mirror produces an image that is real, inverted, and diminished. What is the position of the object in relation to the mirror?

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For a concave mirror, when the object is beyond \(2f\), the image formed is real, inverted, and diminished.
Updated On: Nov 26, 2025
  • At the focal point
  • Between the focus and the mirror
  • Beyond twice the focal length
  • Between the focus and twice the focal length
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

When an object is positioned beyond twice the focal length (\(2f\)) of a concave mirror, the resulting image is characterized as real, inverted, and diminished. The relationship governing these parameters is defined by the mirror equation: \[ \frac{1}{f} = \frac{1}{v} + \frac{1}{u}, \] where \(f\) denotes the focal length, \(v\) represents the image distance, and \(u\) signifies the object distance. Therefore, placing the object beyond \(2f\) yields a real, inverted, and diminished image. The applicable condition is: \[ \boxed{\text{Beyond twice the focal length}}. \]
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