A concave spherical mirror has a focal length of $$12\,\mathrm{cm}$$. If an object is placed $$6\,\mathrm{cm}$$ in front of it, the position of the image is

A

$$4\,\mathrm{cm}$$ behind the mirror

B

$$4\,\mathrm{cm}$$ in front of the mirror

C

$$12\,\mathrm{cm}$$ behind the mirror

D

$$12\,\mathrm{cm}$$ in front of the mirror