What is true about the images produced by a convex mirror?

In the context of convex mirrors, the correct understanding is that they always produce virtual images. A convex mirror has a reflective surface that curves outward, which means that parallel rays of light reflecting off the surface diverge. As these rays seem to come from a common point behind the mirror, the images formed are not actual projections on a surface, hence deemed "virtual." This virtual image appears upright and smaller than the actual object, which is characteristic of the images produced by a convex mirror.

The nature of convex mirrors ensures that the images cannot be captured on a screen—they can only be seen from the other side of the mirror. Their unique shape causes them to spread out light rays, leading to the formation of images that seem to be behind the surface, reinforcing their classification as virtual images.