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Plane Mirrors and Images Formed by Them

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The reason behind the formation of a shadow and an image is the same.

A

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B
False

Shadow formation is due to obstruction of light by an opaque or translucent object which causes darkness on the screen behind. Image formation is due to reflection of light rays from an object. These two are completely different phenomena. Hence, it is false.

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The reason behind formation of shadow and image are ___ .

Q. Write T for the true statement and F for the false one. Correct the false statement(s).
1. We can see an object clearly through a translucent material.
2. Shadows are formed only during the day.
3. A shadow is formed when an opaque object blocks the light falling on it.
4. An inverted image is formed in pin-hole camera.

Q. An image formed by a plane mirror is of the same color as the object. True or false?

Q. Assertion: Focal length of a convex mirror is

20 cm

. If a real object is placed at a distance of

20 cm

from the mirror, its virtual, erect and diminished image will be formed.
Reason: If a virtual object is placed at

20 cm

distance behind the convex mirror, its image is formed at infinity.
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