What is the nature of the image formed by a plane mirror?

Practice Questions

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What is the nature of the image formed by a plane mirror?
  1. Real and inverted
  2. Virtual and erect
  3. Real and erect
  4. Virtual and inverted

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the nature of the image formed by a plane mirror?
  • Step 1: Understand what a plane mirror is. A plane mirror is a flat, smooth surface that reflects light.
  • Step 2: Know that when you look into a plane mirror, you see an image of yourself.
  • Step 3: Recognize that the image formed by a plane mirror is called a virtual image. This means the image cannot be projected onto a screen.
  • Step 4: Learn that the virtual image appears to be behind the mirror, not in front of it.
  • Step 5: Remember that the distance of the image from the mirror is the same as the distance of the object (you) from the mirror.
  • Step 6: Finally, note that the image is erect, meaning it is upright and not upside down.
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