Question

List two possible ways in which a concave mirror can produce a magnified image of an object placed in front of it. State the difference, if any, between these two images.

Answer 1

(i) When the object is placed in front of the mirror :

(a) between its pole and focus

(b) between the focus and center of curvature 

(ii) In case 

(a) the image is virtual and erect.

(b) the image is real and, inverted.