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Question
The diagram in Figure shows a point object P in front of a plane mirror MM1.

(a) Complete the diagram by taking two rays from the point P to show the formation of its image.
(b) In the diagram, mark the position of eye to see the image.
(c) Is the image formed real or virtual? Explain why?
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Solution
(a) and (b)

(c) The image formed is virtual because the reflected rays meet when produced backwards.
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