Question

10. State the characteristics of image formed in a plane mirror.

Answer 1

An image formed by a plane mirror has the following characteristics:

• Virtual and erect.
• Behind the mirror.
• The size of the image is equal to the size of the object.
• Laterally inverted image (image of the left side visible on the right side).

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Answer 2

(i) Plane mirror forms an erect image.

(ii) It forms a virtual image.

(iii) Size of the image is same as that of the object.

(iv) Image is formed at the same distance behind the mirror as the object stands in front of it.

(v)Image formed is a laterally inverted image i.e., right hand side of the object seems to be the left hand side and vice-versa.