When you put an object in front of a plane mirror, you observe that the image formed is virtual and of the same size as the object. However, the
image undergoes a lateral inversion.
What do image undergo a lateral inversion mean?

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Lateral Inversion
In plane mirrors the rays of incoming light swap their left-right positions while passing through the object. The rays of light basically cross each other in a sideways manner. So, the right appears left and left appears right - this is called lateral inversion.

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The image formed by a plane mirror is :

(a) real

(b) virtual

(d) real with lateral inversion.

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.

Which of the following statements is true about a plane mirror?

1. The image is larger in size than the object.

2. The image is formed at the same distance as object.

3. The image is laterally inverted.

4. The image is virtual and erect.

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