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Give the characteristics of image formed by a plane mirror.

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The image formed by a plane mirror is virtual,erect,of same size and at the same distance at the back of the mirror as the object is in front of the mirror. Also, the image is laterally inverted.

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Image formed by a plane mirror is

A

virtual, behind the mirror and enlarged.

B

virtual, behind the mirror and of the same size as the object

C

real at the surface of the mirror and enlarged.

D

real, behind the mirror and of the same size as the object.

Image formed by, a plane mirror is

A

virtual

B

real

C

smaller

D

larger

Image formed by a plane mirror is:

A

virtual, behind the mirror and enlarged.

B

virtual, behind the mirror and of the same size as the object.

C

real at the surface of the mirror and enlarged.

D

real, behind the mirror and of the same size as the abject.

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