Question

LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS
1. State the characteristics of the image formed by a plane mirror.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Characteristics of the image formed by a plane mirror:-

• Plane mirror forms an erect image.
• It forms a virtual image.
• Size of the image is same as that of the object.
• Image is formed at the same distance behind the mirror as the object stands in front of it.
• 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.

Answer 2

Characteristics of image formed by plane mirror :

• The image formed in the plane mirror is always virtual image which forms behind the mirror.

• The image formed in the plane mirror is equal to the object size.

• The image is upright.

• Distance of image = Distance of an object.

• Virtual objects produce real images.

• It is used in home, beauty parlours etc.

• The images will formed reverse.

=> Example : If you raise your left hand then in the mirror you will find that it's opposite and seems like you raised your right hand.

• Formation of image in plane mirror diagram is given the attachment.