Question

Are each of the following statements about images produced by concave and convex spherical mirrors true or false? For statements that are false, can you correct them to make them true?

a). Convex mirrors can only produce virtual images.
b). Concave mirrors can only produce real images.
c). If a convex mirror produces a right-side-up image, that image will always be larger than the original object.
d). If a concave mirror produces a right-side-up image, that image will always be larger than the original object.
e). If an object is placed one focal length away from a convex mirror, no image will be formed.
f). If an object is placed at the center point of a concave mirror, the resulting image is real and will be half the size of the original object.

Answer 1

Convex and concave mirrors can produce both virtual and real images, depending on the object's position. The size and orientation of the image also vary based on the mirror and object placement.

Step-by-step explanation:

a). False: Convex mirrors can produce both virtual and real images. However, they tend to produce virtual images, which are always upright and smaller than the original object.

b). False: Concave mirrors can also produce both virtual and real images. When the object is placed beyond the focal point, a real inverted image is formed. When the object is placed between the focal point and the mirror, a virtual upright image is formed.

c). True: If a convex mirror produces a right-side-up image, it will always be smaller than the original object.

d). False: If a concave mirror produces a right-side-up image, it can be either larger or smaller than the original object, depending on where the object is placed in relation to the mirror.

e). False: If an object is placed one focal length away from a convex mirror, a virtual image will be formed. It will be upright and smaller than the object.

f). False: If an object is placed at the center point of a concave mirror, no image is formed.

Answer 2

A True because only concave mirrors can produce real images

B.True because only concave mirrors can produce real images

C. Very false because a convex mirror can not produce a magnified image so a right up image of it Will always be minified

D. Very true

E. false because it will always form a virtual erect image no matter the object is placed

F. false because if an object is at center of of concave mirror the image will be real and same size as object