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Discuss what do you understand about the nature of images formed inside a plane mirror. With the help of a diagram.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Image in a Plane Mirror**: - When light rays reflect off a plane mirror, they create an image. This image is known as a virtual image because it cannot be projected onto a screen; the light rays do not actually converge at the location of the image. 2. **Characteristics of the Image**: - **Erect**: The image formed is upright, meaning it has the same orientation as the object. - **Same Size**: The size of the image is equal to the size of the object. If the object is tall, the image will also be tall. ...
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