Can we see inverted images in the plane mirror?

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Solution

The image formed by a plane mirror
It is not possible to see an inverted image in a plane mirror.
The Plane Mirror is a reflecting surface with two sides, one polished and the other silvered. The reflection always takes place along the polished side.
Some of the main characteristics of the plane mirror include:
The image is virtual and erect.
The size of the image formed is of the same size as that of the object.
The image is formed at the same distance behind the mirror as the object is in front of it.
The image is laterally inverted i.e. right side appears to be the left one in the image.

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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.

Q. (a) Explain why, though both a plane mirror and a sheet of paper reflect light but we can see the image of our face in a plane mirror but not in a sheet of paper.
(b) The image in a plane mirror is virtual and laterally inverted. What does this statement mean?
(c) Write all the capital letters of the alphabet which look the same in a plane mirror.

Can a plane mirror even form (Hint - Plane mirror may be in different arrangements like placing another mirror before it , placing screen before it or else )

a) real image ? b) inverted image ?

Q. how can we get an inverted image in concave mirror

With concave mirrors we can obtain real, enlarged and inverted images.

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