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Q: The characteristics of an image form by a plane mirror are:
  • A. same size, erect, lateral inverted, virtual
  • B. same size, erect, inverted, real, magnified
  • C. different shape, erect, inverted, virtual
  • D. different size, magnified, inverted virtual
Correct Answer: Option A - Properties of images formed by a plane mirrors : 1. The image formed by a plane mirror is virtual and erect. 2. It is of the same size as the object 3. The image is formed as far behind in the mirror as the object is in front of it i.e., u = v. 4. It is laterally inverted i.e., image is inverted sideways with respect to the object.
A. Properties of images formed by a plane mirrors : 1. The image formed by a plane mirror is virtual and erect. 2. It is of the same size as the object 3. The image is formed as far behind in the mirror as the object is in front of it i.e., u = v. 4. It is laterally inverted i.e., image is inverted sideways with respect to the object.

Explanations:

Properties of images formed by a plane mirrors : 1. The image formed by a plane mirror is virtual and erect. 2. It is of the same size as the object 3. The image is formed as far behind in the mirror as the object is in front of it i.e., u = v. 4. It is laterally inverted i.e., image is inverted sideways with respect to the object.