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Question
An image formed by a ______ mirror is always of the same size as that of the object.
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Solution
An image formed by a plane mirror is always of the same size as that of the object.
Explanation:
A plane mirror reflects light without converging or diverging the rays, creating a virtual image that is identical in size to the actual object.
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Match the items given in Column I with one or more items of Column II.
| Column I | Column II | ||
| (a) | A plane mirror | (i) | Used as a magnifying glass. |
| (b) | A convex mirror | (ii) | Can form image of objects spread over a large area. |
| (c) | A convex lens | (iii) | Used by dentists to see enlarged image of teeth. |
| (d) | A concave mirror | (iv) | The image is always inverted and magnified. |
| (e) | A concave lens | (v) | The image is erect and of the same size as the object. |
| (vi) | The image is erect and smaller in size than the object. |
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