Describe with the help of a diagram, the nature, size and position of the image formed when an object is placed beyond the centre of curvature of a concave mirror.
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When an object is placed beyond the centre of curvature (C) of a concave mirror, the image is:
- Between the focus and centre of curvature.
- Real and inverted.
- Smaller than the object (or diminished).
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