What is the difference between the virtual images formed by a plane mirror, a convex mirror and a concave mirror?

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The image formed by a plane mirror is virtual, erected, and laterally inverted to the same size as the object.
The virtual image formed by a concave mirror is erected, laterally inverted to a larger size as compared to the object.
The virtual image formed by a convex mirror is erected, laterally inverted to a smaller size as compared to the object.

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