Is it possible to form a virtual image of shorter length than the length of the object by any mirror?
WBBSE
Class X
Physical Science
Light – Reflection and Refraction
01 Mark
2022
Yes, it is possible to form a virtual image of a shorter length than the length of the object using a concave mirror.
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