Under which of the following conditions a concave mirror can form an image larger than the actual object when object is kept at a distance less than its focal length?

When the object is kept at a distance equal to its radius of curvature

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When an object is kept at a distance less than its focal length

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When an object is placed between the focus and center of curvature

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When an object is kept at a distance greater than its radius of curvature

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Under which of the following conditions a concave mirror can form an image larger than the actual object?

(a) When the object is kept at a distance equal to its radius of curvature

(b) When an object is kept at a distance less than its focal length

(c) When an object is placed between the focus and centre of curvature

(d) When an object is kept at a distance greater than its radius of curvature

Answer: (c) When an object is placed between the focus and centre of curvature

Explanation: When an object is placed between the focus and centre of curvature, the concave mirror can form an image larger than the actual object.