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PHY 104 Reflection and Refraction of Light Objective Question

Question

An image formed by a plane mirror is always classified as what type of image?
Options
A Real
B Inverted
C Virtual
Correct Answer
D Magnified
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 14 states: "This is called a virtual image, as the light does not go through it." Page 56 in the summary confirms: "Plane mirror: image is virtual, upright, and the same size as the object."

Hint

A key characteristic of an image formed when light rays appear to originate from a point but do not actually pass through it.

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