The image formed in a convex mirror is always virtual and erect, whatever be the position of the object. In this section, let us look at the types of images formed by a convex mirror.
- When an object is placed at infinity, a virtual image is formed at the focus. The size of the image is much smaller than compared to that of the object.
When an object is placed at a finite distance from the mirror, a virtual image is formed between the pole and the focus of the convex mirror. The size of the image is smaller than compared to that of the object.
Summary
| S. No | Position Of Object | Position of Image | Size of Image | Nature of Image |
| 1 | At Infinity | At the focus F, behind the mirror | Highly diminished | Virtual and Erect |
| 2 | Between Infinity and the Pole | Between P and F, behind the mirror | Diminished | Virtual and Erect |