An object is placed at the centre of curvature of a concave mirror. The image formed is MCQ with Answer and Explanation

An object is placed at the centre of curvature of a concave mirror. The image formed is
A. Real, inverted, diminished
B. Virtual, erect, magnified
C. Real, inverted, same size
D. Virtual, inverted, same size
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
At C (centre of curvature), image is at C, real, inverted, same size. At F, image at infinity. Beyond C, between F and C, diminished. Object between F and C gives beyond C, enlarged.

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