What is the result of an object placed close to a concave mirror?

When an object is placed close to a concave mirror, it results in an image that is larger and upright, especially when the object is located between the focal point and the mirror itself. Concave mirrors have unique properties due to their shape, which causes parallel rays of light to converge at a point called the focal point. When an object is positioned within this focal length, the light rays reflect off the mirror in such a way that they diverge after reflecting, making it possible for the brain to interpret them as originating from a location behind the mirror.

This creates an image that is virtual because it cannot be projected onto a screen, as well as appearing larger than the actual object, and it is also upright. This behavior is characteristic of concave mirrors especially for objects placed between the mirror’s focal point and its surface. Understanding these principles is essential in physics to analyze how mirrors interact with light.