In the context of a concave mirror, if an object is placed at the focus, then-

I. The image will be formed at infinity.
II. The size of the image formed will be highly enlarged.
III. The nature of the image will be virtual and erect.

Which of the above statements stands true?

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In the context of a concave mirror, if an object is placed at the focus, then-

I. The image will be formed at infinity.

II. The size of the image formed will be highly enlarged.

III. The nature of the image will be virtual and erect.

Which of the above statements stands true?

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The correct answer is I and II only. The correct option is B) I and II only.ExplanationWhen an object is placed at the principal focus (F) of a concave mirror:Statement I is TRUE: The reflected rays become parallel to each other and meet at infinity.Statement II is TRUE: The size of the image formed at infinity is highly enlarged (magnified).Statement III is FALSE: The nature of the image is real and inverted, not virtual and erect. (A concave mirror forms a virtual and erect image only when the object is placed between the Pole and the Focus).

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I only

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II and III only

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I,II and III

In the context of a concave mirror, if an object is placed at the focus, then-

I. The image will be formed at infinity.
II. The size of the image formed will be highly enlarged.
III. The nature of the image will be virtual and erect.

Which of the above statements stands true?

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