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What is the magnification of the images formed by plane mirrors and why?

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What is the magnification of the images formed by plane mirrors and why?

The magnification produced by a plane mirror is +1. What does this mean?

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As m = `(h_2)/(h_1) = +1`

h2 = h1

i.e., the size of the image is equal to the size of the object. Further, the + sign of m indicates that the image is erect and hence virtual..

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Chapter 9: Light – Reflection and Refraction - EXERCISE [Page 160]

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NCERT Science [English] Class 10
Chapter 9 Light – Reflection and Refraction
EXERCISE | Q 13. | Page 160
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