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Image formed by a mirror is always strai...

Image formed by a mirror is always straight whatever will be the distance, then mirror is:

A

only plane

B

only concave

C

only convex

D

either plane or convex

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To solve the question, "Image formed by a mirror is always straight whatever will be the distance, then mirror is:", we will analyze the properties of different types of mirrors. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Types of Mirrors**: - There are three main types of mirrors: plane mirrors, concave mirrors, and convex mirrors. - Each type of mirror has different properties regarding the images they form. 2. **Analyzing Plane Mirrors**: - A plane mirror always forms a virtual image that is upright (straight) and of the same size as the object, regardless of the distance of the object from the mirror. - Therefore, if the image is always straight, a plane mirror could be a possible answer. 3. **Analyzing Concave Mirrors**: - Concave mirrors can form both real and virtual images. - A real image formed by a concave mirror is inverted (not straight), while a virtual image is upright but only occurs when the object is placed between the focal point and the mirror. - Since the question states that the image is always straight, a concave mirror cannot be the answer. 4. **Analyzing Convex Mirrors**: - Convex mirrors always form virtual images that are upright (straight) and smaller than the object, regardless of the distance of the object from the mirror. - Thus, a convex mirror also satisfies the condition of forming a straight image. 5. **Conclusion**: - Since both plane and convex mirrors can produce straight images, the correct answer to the question is that the mirror can be either a plane mirror or a convex mirror. - Therefore, the correct option is "either plain or convex". ### Final Answer: The mirror is either a plane mirror or a convex mirror. ---
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