A spherical mirror is obtained as shown in the figure from a hollow glass sphere. If an object is positioned in front of the mirror, what will be the nature and magnification of the image of the object? (Figure drawn as schematic and not to scale)

• A

  Erect, virtual and diminished

• B

  Erect, virtual and magnified

• C

  Inverted, real and magnified

• D

  Inverted, real and diminished