When the mirror is moved so that the tree is located between the focus point (F) and the mirror, the behavior of the image changes depending on the type of mirror being used.
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Concave Mirror:
- If you are using a concave mirror and the object (the tree) is placed between the focal point (F) and the mirror, the image formed will be virtual.
- This virtual image will appear to be located behind the mirror. It will be upright and larger than the actual object. The image cannot be projected onto a screen because it is virtual.
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Convex Mirror:
- If you are using a convex mirror, regardless of the position of the object, the image will always be virtual, upright, and smaller than the actual object.
- The virtual image will appear behind the mirror regardless of where the object (the tree) is positioned.
In summary, when the tree is between the focus and the mirror with a concave mirror, you will see a virtual, upright, and magnified image. With a convex mirror, you will see a virtual, upright, and reduced image.