Question

Describe the characteristics of image formed by a plain mirror​

Answer 1

Answer:

the image from a plane mirror has the following characteristics :-

1. it is erect
2. it is virtual
3. it is of the same size as the object
4. there is a parity change for example the image flip about a vertical line
5. its distance from the mirror is the same as that of the object
6. if the object moves towards the mirror at a certain rate the image also moves towards the mirror at the same rate

Answer 2

Explanation:

◾It is erect.

◾It is virtual.

◾It is of the same size as the object.

◾There is a parity change i.e. the image flips about a vertical line.

◾Its distance from the mirror is the same as that of the object.

◾If the object moves towards the mirror at a certain rate, the image also moves towards the mirror at the same rate.