If the image distance (v) from a convex mirror is +5 cm, what can be said about the image?

Real and inverted

Virtual and erect

Real and erect

None of the above

Answer and Solution

B. Virtual and erect

Convex mirrors always produce virtual, erect images, which explains why a positive image distance indicates a virtual image.

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