Question

36. State the characteristics of the image formed by a plane mirror.
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Answer 1

Q. State the characteristics of the image formed by a plane mirror ?

Ans :- Properties of an image formed by plane mirror

• The image obtained is virtual.

• The image is laterally inverted.

• The image is erect.

• The size of the image is the same as the size of the object.

• The distance between the image obtained is the same as the distance between the object from the mirror.

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Answer 2

Answer:

(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.