Question 17
Light and ReflectionWhich of the following statements is NOT true of the image in a plane mirror? The image is
- A.the same size as the object
- B.laterally inverted
- C.virtual
- D.magnified
- E.the same distance behind the mirror as the object is in front.
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Answer: D (magnified)
Explanation
A plane mirror image is the same size as the object, so it is never magnified.