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Question
The outer surface of a flat steel plate acts as a ______ mirror.
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Solution
The outer surface of a flat steel plate acts as a plane mirror.
Explanation:
The outer surface of a flat steel plate is smooth and reflective, functioning like a plane mirror. A plane mirror produces a virtual image that is upright and of the same size as the object.
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