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What is the difference between the virtual images produced by (i) plane mirror (ii) concave mirror and (iii) convex mirror ?

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In a plane mirror, virtual image is of same size as the object. In a concave mirror. The virtual image is magnified and in a convex mirror, virtual image is always diminshed in size.
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