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JAMB Physics 2012 Objective — Question 30

Question 30 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Where can a man place his face to get an enlarged image when using a concave mirror to shave?

  • A. Between the centre of curvature and the principal focus
  • B. At the principal focus
  • C. Between the principal focus and the poleCorrect
  • D. At the centre of curvature

Explanation

To get a magnified (enlarged), virtual, erect image using a concave mirror, the object should be placed between the principal focus and the pole (mirror surface).

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