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Q: Which of the following can produce a virtual image larger than the object?
  • A. Concave mirror
  • B. Concave lens
  • C. Convex mirror
  • D. Plane mirror
Correct Answer: Option A - The image formed by the concave mirror can be smaller/larger than the object and can be real or virtual. When an object is placed between focus point and pole of the concave mirror it produces a virtual image larger than the object. Concave mirrors are used as search lights, shaving mirrors, satellite dishes and many more. These mirrors have the property of converging light rays.
A. The image formed by the concave mirror can be smaller/larger than the object and can be real or virtual. When an object is placed between focus point and pole of the concave mirror it produces a virtual image larger than the object. Concave mirrors are used as search lights, shaving mirrors, satellite dishes and many more. These mirrors have the property of converging light rays.

Explanations:

The image formed by the concave mirror can be smaller/larger than the object and can be real or virtual. When an object is placed between focus point and pole of the concave mirror it produces a virtual image larger than the object. Concave mirrors are used as search lights, shaving mirrors, satellite dishes and many more. These mirrors have the property of converging light rays.