Question

If the boy is standing 1 m from the mirror, where will his image seem to be located ?

• A. 2 m behind the mirror
• B. 1 m behind the mirror
• C. 2 m in front of the mirror
• D. 1 m in front of the mirror

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

1 m behind the mirror

Characteristics of a image formed in a plane mirror are:

1. the image is virtual

2. the image is erect and laterally inverted.

3. the image is of the same size as of the object.

4. the distance of the image from the mirror at the back of the mirror is equal to the distance of the object from the mirror.

so, his image seem to be located 1 m behind the mirror.