Q47 / 54 · KVPY 2017 (5 Nov SA) · Physics
A person looks at the image of two parallel finite length lines $\mathrm{PQ}$ and RS in a convex mirror (see figure).
Which of the following represents schematically the image correctly? (Note : Letters $\mathrm{P}, \mathrm{Q}, \mathrm{R}$ and $\mathrm{S}$ are used only to denote the endpoints of the lines.)
Which of the following represents schematically the image correctly? (Note : Letters $\mathrm{P}, \mathrm{Q}, \mathrm{R}$ and $\mathrm{S}$ are used only to denote the endpoints of the lines.)
- A$\mathrm{A}$
- Correct answerBB
- C$C$
- DD
Solution
Object placed in front of mirror. For all position of object infornt of mirror, image in virtural, erect, smaller in size. As object is moved away from pole magnification decrases.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.