An object $1 \, cm$ tall is placed $4 \, cm$ in front of a mirror. In order to produce an upright image of $3 \, cm$ height,one needs a:

  • A
    convex mirror of radius of curvature $12 \, cm$.
  • B
    concave mirror of radius of curvature $12 \, cm$.
  • C
    concave mirror of radius of curvature $4 \, cm$.
  • D
    plane mirror of height $12 \, cm$.

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