If the magnification of a mirror is negative, which of the following is correct?
A) The image is upright and the mirror is convex.
B) The image is inverted and the mirror is convex.
C) The image is inverted and the mirror is concave.
D) All of the previous answers can be correct.
E) None of the previous answers is correct.

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If the magnification of a mirror is negative, it means the image is inverted. A concave mirror can have a negative magnification and can create an inverted image. Therefore, option C is correct. Option A is incorrect because a convex mirror cannot create an upright image, especially if the magnification is negative. Option B is incorrect because a convex mirror can create an inverted image but cannot have a negative magnification. Option D is incorrect because only option C is correct. Option E is incorrect because option C is correct.

If the Magnification of a Mirror Is Negative, Which of the Following