An image formed by a ______________ (convex, plane) mirror is always of the same size as that of the object.

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image formed by a plane mirror is at same distance as from the object and also of same size.

Mirror formula, $\frac{1}{u} + \frac{1}{v} = \frac{1}{f}$
$f = i n f i n i t e$
$u = - v$
Magnification, $m = \frac{- v}{u}$
$= 1$

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