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Standard VIII
Science
NCERT
Question

Image formed by a plane mirror is :
  1. Virtual, behind the mirror and enlarged
  2. Virtual, behind the mirror and of the same size as the object
  3. Real at the surface of the mirror and enlarged
  4. Real, behind the mirror and of the same size as the object

A
Real, behind the mirror and of the same size as the object
B
Virtual, behind the mirror and enlarged
C
Real at the surface of the mirror and enlarged
D
Virtual, behind the mirror and of the same size as the object
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The correct option is B Virtual, behind the mirror and of the same size as the object
The image formed by the plane mirror is virtual. Rays of light appear to be emerging from the virtual image and do not actually intersect. Image is formed behind the mirror. The image size is the same as that of the object.

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a) virtual, behind the mirror and enlarged.
b) virtual, behind the mirror and of the same size as the object.
c) real at the surface of the mirror and enlarged.
d) real, behind the mirror and of the same size as the object.

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b) at the same distance behind the mirror as the object in front
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Match the following:
(A) Plane mirror (1) Always virtual, erect and dimnished image
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(C) Convex lens (3) Used by dentists to see enlarged images of teeth
(D) Concave mirror (4) Used in microscope.

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