The image formed in a plane mirror is
A) at a shorter distance behind the mirror than the distance the object is in front of the mirror.
B) at the same distance behind the mirror as the object is in front of the mirror.
C) at the same distance in front of the mirror as the object is in front of the mirror.
D) a real image behind the mirror.
E) at a larger distance behind the mirror than the distance the object is in front of the mirror.

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The image formed by a plane mirror is always virtual and located at the same distance behind the mirror as the object is in front of it. This is due to the law of reflection, where the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection, creating a symmetrical arrangement of object and image across the mirror surface.

The Image Formed in a Plane Mirror Is