Reflection of Light from Spherical Mirrors

Question 1

Real image

Answer 1

A real image is an image formed by the actual intersection of rays. Such an image can be located on a screen or by the method of no parallax

Question 2

For a concave mirror:

Answer 2

If the object is outside the focus the image is real and located in front of the mirror
If the object is inside or at the focus the image is virtual and is located behind the mirror

Question 3

Virtual Image

Answer 3

A virtual image is an image formed by the apparent intersection of rays. Such an image can never be formed on a screen. It can be located by the method of no parallax

Question 4

Distant objects

Answer 4

Light from any point on a distant object arrives as a beam of parallel light

Question 5

For a convex mirror:

Answer 5

The image is always virtual and located behind the mirror