If the image is formed in front of the mirror, then the image distance will be

1. positive or negative depending on the size of the object
2. neither positive nor negative
3. positive
4. negative

(d) negative.

Explanation

If the image is formed in front of the mirror, then the image distance will be negative, because according to the sign convention of the mirror all the distance to the left side of the mirror is to be measured in negative and positive to the right side of the mirror.

Distance below the principal axis is to be measured in negative and positive to the above side of the principal axis.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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