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The image formed by a plane mirror is up...

The image formed by a plane mirror is upright or _______.

A

Erect

B

Same

C

Real

D

Inverted

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about the nature of the image formed by a plane mirror. We need to fill in the blank with an appropriate term. 2. **Characteristics of Plane Mirror Images**: - The image formed by a plane mirror is always **upright**. This means that if the object is positioned straight, the image will also appear straight and not inverted. - The image is also **virtual**, meaning it cannot be projected onto a screen as it does not actually form at a location where light rays converge. 3. **Identifying the Correct Term**: - The term that can be used synonymously with "upright" is **"erect."** Thus, we can say the image formed by a plane mirror is upright or **erect**. 4. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the complete answer to the question is: "The image formed by a plane mirror is upright or **erect**." ---
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