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Use the mirror formula to show that the virtual image produced by a convex mirror is always diminished in size and is located between the focus and the pole of the mirror.

Important Questions on Reflection of Light : Spherical Mirrors

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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 1 - Reflection of Light : Spherical Mirrors>QUESTIONS>Q 1
A boy runs with velocity v towards a plane mirror. With what velocity does his image move towards him?
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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 1 - Reflection of Light : Spherical Mirrors>QUESTIONS>Q 2
A concave (or convex) mirror is held underwater. Will its focal length change?
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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 1 - Reflection of Light : Spherical Mirrors>QUESTIONS>Q 3
Why is a concave mirror preferred to a plane mirror for shaving?
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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 1 - Reflection of Light : Spherical Mirrors>QUESTIONS>Q 4
An object is placed between two plane parallel mirrors. How many images are formed? Why do distant images get fainter and fainter?
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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 1 - Reflection of Light : Spherical Mirrors>QUESTIONS>Q 5
A man holding a lighted candle infront a ‘thick’ glass mirror and viewing it obliquely sees a number of images of the candle. What is the origin of these multiple images?
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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 1 - Reflection of Light : Spherical Mirrors>QUESTIONS>Q 6
How can we judge, without touching, whether a given mirror is plane, concave or convex?
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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 1 - Reflection of Light : Spherical Mirrors>QUESTIONS>Q 7
Show that the spherical mirror formula holds equally to a plane mirror.
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ISC Physics Class 12, Part-2>Chapter 1 - Reflection of Light : Spherical Mirrors>QUESTIONS>Q 8
Why are mirrors used in searchlights parabolic and not concave spherical?