Question

If object and image lie on the same side of a mirror, the mirror is

• A. Concave
• B. Convex
• C. Plane
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To solve this question, we need to identify the type of mirror where both the object and its image lie on the same side of the mirror.

1. Mirror Types and Image Formation:
- Concave Mirror: Can form real or virtual images depending on the object distance. When the object is placed between the pole and the focus, the image is virtual, erect, and appears on the same side as the object.
- Convex Mirror: Always forms virtual, diminished, and erect images on the opposite side of the object.
- Plane Mirror: Always forms virtual images on the opposite side of the mirror.

2. Analyzing the Given Situation:
The question states that both the object and image lie on the same side of the mirror. This is possible only with a concave mirror when the object is placed very close (between pole and focus).

Final Answer:
Option (A) Concave is correct.