(a) A concave mirror of focal length 10 cm can produce a magnified real as well as virtual image of an object placed in front of it. Draw ray diagrams to justify this statement. (b) An object is placed perpendicular to the principal axis of a convex mirror of focal length 10 cm. The distance of the object from the pole of the mirror is 10 cm. Find the position of the image formed.
(a) A concave mirror of focal length 10 cm can produce a magnified real as well as virtual image of an object placed in front of it. Draw ray diagrams to justify this statement. (b) An object is placed perpendicular to the principal axis of a convex mirror of focal length 10 cm. The distance of the object from the pole of the mirror is 10 cm. Find the position of the image formed.
Official answer
(a)
``diagram {"type": "ray-diagram", "objects": ["concave mirror", "object", "image"], "rays": [["object", "concave mirror", "image"]], "labels": ["Object", "Concave Mirror", "Image"]}
``
(b) Given: Focal length of convex mirror = 10 cm, Object distance = 10 cm
To find: Image distance
Using mirror formula: 1/f = 1/do + 1/di
where f = focal length, do = object distance, di = image distance
1/10 = 1/10 + 1/di
1/di = 1/10 - 1/10
1/di = 0
di = infinity
The image is formed at infinity.
Hint
Recall the properties of concave and convex mirrors and how they affect the path of light rays.
Quick oral answer
The concave mirror can produce a magnified real as well as virtual image of an object placed in front of it.
Common mistakes
- 1.confusing the properties of concave and convex mirrors
Analysis and explanation
(a) The ray diagrams show that the concave mirror can produce a magnified real as well as virtual image of an object placed in front of it.
(b) The image distance is infinity, which means the image is formed at infinity.
Interesting facts
The focal length of a mirror is the distance between the principal focus and the pole.
Question details
Q30 of 45 questions
- Board
- CBSE
- Class
- Class 10
- Subject
- Science
- Year
- 2020
- Section
- Section C
- Marks
- 5
- Type
- Long Answer
- Chapter
- Light — Reflection and Refraction
- Topic
- Spherical Mirrors
- Bloom's level
- Understanding
- Syllabus topic
- Spherical Mirrors
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Frequently asked questions
How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2020?
This question carries 5 marks in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2020 examination.
Which chapter does this question come from in Science?
This question is from the chapter "Light — Reflection and Refraction" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.
What topic does this question cover in Science?
This question covers the topic "Spherical Mirrors" from CBSE Class 10 Science.
What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2020 paper?
This is a Long Answer question from Section C in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2020 paper.