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Mirrors

Question 7 • Crowley Credit Recovery Physics B

A ray diagram shows that an object is placed in front of a plane mirror. What are the characteristics of the image produced by the object?

Answer
A
inverted, larger than object, real
B
upright, smaller than object, virtual
C
inverted, same size as object, real
D
upright, same size as object, virtual

Explanation

A plane mirror forms an image that is upright and the same size as the object. The image appears behind the mirror, so it is virtual rather than real. Therefore, the correct choice is upright, same size as object, virtual.

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