image 1 convolved with mask 1:

image 1 convolved with mask 2:

image 1 convolved with mask 3:

image 2 convolved with mask 1:

image 2 convolved with mask 2:

image 2 convolved with mask 3:

convolution

Answer:

a) Edge detection

b) Small masks could produce clearer image. You will use large masks when you want to keep more noise.

c) I would use the following mask:

1 1 1

0 0 0

0 0 0