Single Choice

Image formed by a plane mirror is :

Avirtual, behind the mirror and enlarged
Bvirtual, behind the mirror and of the same size as the object
Correct Answer
Creal at the surface of the mirror and enlarged
Dreal, behind the mirror and of the same size as the object

Solution

Image formed by the plane mirror is virtual. Rays of light appear to be emerging from the virtual image and do not actually intersect. Image is formed behind the mirror. Image size is same as that of the object.

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