The image formed by a plane mirror is:
AVirtual, of the same size as the object, and as far behind the mirror as the object is in front
BReal, magnified, and in front of the mirror
CReal, inverted, and behind the mirror
DVirtual, smaller than the object, and at the mirror's surface
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Virtual, of the same size as the object, and as far behind the mirror as the object is in front
A plane mirror always produces a virtual image of the same size as the object, located as far behind the mirror as the object is in front. The image cannot be obtained on a screen (virtual) and is laterally inverted (left and right are swapped).
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