Can we obtain the image formed by a plane mirror on a screen ?

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Solution

No, the image formed by the plane mirror cannot be projected on the screen because of the following reasons :-
A plane mirror always creates 'virtual images'.
A 'virtual image' cannot be obtained on a screen
For an image to be obtained on a screen it has to be a 'real image'.
Hence, we cannot obtain the image formed by a plane mirror on a screen.

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Q. An image formed by a concave ________(lens, mirror) cannot be obtained on a screen.

Mark ‘T’ if the statement is true and ‘F’ if it is false:

(a) We can obtain an enlarged and erect image by a convex mirror. (T/F)

(b) A concave lens always forms a virtual image. (T/F)

(d) A real image cannot be obtained on a screen. (T/F)

(e) A concave mirror always forms a real image. (T/F)

Q. The image formed by a plane mirror can be obtained on a screen, if:

Can the image formed by a plane mirror be projected onto a screen

Can you please check my answer

Ans: no the image formed by the plane mirror can't be projected on the screen as a plane mirror forms a virtual image and a virtual image can be obtained on the screen

Q. A virtual image is one which
(a) we can get on a screen
(b) we cannot get on a screen
(c) is formed only by a plane mirror.
(d) is formed only b a convex mirror.

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