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Read the following statements and select the most appropriate answer.
Statement l : A plane mirror forms only a single image of an object
Statement 2 : Plane mirror has finite focal length.

A

Both statements 1 and 2 arc true and statement 2 is correct explanation for statement 1.

B

Both statements 1 and 2 arc true but statement 2 is not a correct explanation for statement 1.

C

Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.

D

Statement 1 is false and statement 2 is true.

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To analyze the statements provided in the question, we will break down each statement and evaluate its correctness step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Statement 1**: - **Statement**: A plane mirror forms only a single image of an object. - **Analysis**: - When an object is placed in front of a plane mirror, the mirror reflects light rays from the object to form an image. - This image is virtual, erect, and located behind the mirror at the same distance as the object is in front of it. - Since the plane mirror does not reflect light from the non-reflecting side, it can only produce one image for each object placed in front of it. - **Conclusion**: This statement is **true**. 2. **Understanding Statement 2**: - **Statement**: Plane mirror has finite focal length. - **Analysis**: - The focal length of a mirror is defined as the distance from the mirror to the focal point where parallel rays of light converge or appear to diverge from. - For a plane mirror, the rays do not converge or diverge; they reflect straight back. - Therefore, the focal length of a plane mirror is considered to be **infinite** because it does not focus light to a point. - **Conclusion**: This statement is **false**. 3. **Final Evaluation**: - Since Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false, the most appropriate answer to the question is that Statement 1 is correct, and Statement 2 is incorrect. ### Final Answer: - **Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false**.

To analyze the statements provided in the question, we will break down each statement and evaluate its correctness step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Statement 1**: - **Statement**: A plane mirror forms only a single image of an object. - **Analysis**: - When an object is placed in front of a plane mirror, the mirror reflects light rays from the object to form an image. ...
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