What are the characteristics of the image formed by a plane mirror? - Physics

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What are the characteristics of the image formed by a plane mirror?

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The image formed by a plane mirror is erect and virtual. It is a laterally inverted image. The image formed is of the same size as that of the object. Also, the image and the object are equidistant from the mirror.

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Chapter 6: Light - Exercise [Page 262]

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Frank Physics [English] Class 9 ICSE

Chapter 6 Light
Exercise | Q 35 | Page 262

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