Zaymiey

⚛️ Physics  ·  Ray Optics and Optical Instruments  ·  NEET & JEE

An object is placed at the centre of curvature (2f) of a concave mirror. The image formed is:

Answer: at 2f, real, inverted, and same size.

  • A at the focus
  • B at 2f, real, inverted, and same size
  • C at infinity
  • D virtual and erect

Correct answer: B. at 2f, real, inverted, and same size

Explanation: For an object at 2f of a concave mirror the image is at 2f, real, inverted, and of the same size.

Concave mirror ray diagram with an object drawn as a candle on the principal axis, the focal point F marked, and the parallel ray and focal ray reflecting to form an inverted real image

Concave mirror ray construction: a ray parallel to the axis reflects through F, and a ray through F reflects parallel, locating the inverted real image. Image: Maxmath12, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Concept context

Reflection, refraction, lenses, mirrors, total internal reflection.

Read the full Ray Optics and Optical Instruments notes →