Question

(a) When a concave mirror is used as a shaving mirror, where is the person’s face in relation to the focus of mirror? (b) State three characteristics of the image seen in part (a)

March 24, 2024

Answer

(a) When a concave mirror is used as a shaving mirror, the person’s face should be between the pole and the focus.

(b) The image formed is erect, virtual and magnified.

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