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Image Formation by a Plane Mirror

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An insect is sitting in front of a plane mirror at a distance 1 m from it.

(a) Where is the image of the insect formed ?

(b) What is the distance between the insect and its image ?

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Solution

(a) Image of the insect is formed 1m behind the mirror.
(b) Distance between the insect and his image = 1 + 1 = 2 m

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