A boy is observing his image in the plane mirror. Which of the following is not a property of the image formed?

The image is virtual and erect.

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The image is real and inverted.

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The image is of the same size as the object.

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The image is laterally inverted.

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Solution

The correct option is B The image is real and inverted.
Properties of the image formed in a plane mirror:

The image formed is virtual and erect.

The image is of the same size as the object.

The distance of the image from the plane mirror is same as the distance of the object from the plane mirror.

The image formed is laterally inverted.

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Which of the following statements is true about a plane mirror?

1. The image is larger in size than the object.

2. The image is formed at the same distance as object.

3. The image is laterally inverted.

4. The image is virtual and erect.

Give reasons.

(a) Letters appear laterally inverted in a plane mirror.

(b) Numerous images are seen in the ‘Palace of Mirrors’.

(d) We do not see an image in transparent glass.

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