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Question
State whether the following statement is true or false. If false, correct it.
The image formed in a plane mirror is the real, erect, and same size as that of the object.
Options
True
False
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Solution
The image formed in a plane mirror is the real, erect, and same size as that of the object. False
The correct statement is the image formed in a plane mirror is the virtual, erect, and same size as that of the object.
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