Answer: Virtual, erect, double size.
- A Real, inverted, double size
- B Virtual, erect, double size
- C Real, erect, double size
- D Virtual, inverted, double size
Correct answer: B. Virtual, erect, double size
Explanation: m = +2 means the image is erect (positive) and magnified (|m|>1). Erect images in mirrors are always virtual.
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.