Question

Write the characteristics of the image formed by the plane mirror.

Answer 1

Plane mirror:

1. A mirror is a smooth and highly polished surface that reflects all the light falling on it.
2. A mirror having a flat reflecting surface is called a plane mirror.
3. In a plane mirror, regular reflection is observed.
4. The regular reflection from the highly polished smooth surface of the plane mirror forms a well-defined image.

The image formed by a plane mirror has the following characteristics:

1. The image formed by a plane mirror is erect.
2. The image formed by a plane mirror is virtual as the light rays do not meet in actual after reflection from the mirror.
3. The image formed by a plane mirror is of the same size as the object.
4. The image is formed at the same distance from the mirror as the distance between the object and the mirror.
5. The image formed by a plane mirror is laterally inverted.