A lighted candle is placed a short distance from a plane mirror,as shown in the figure.At which location will the image of the flame appear to be located?
A)at A
B)at B
C)at C
D)at M (at the mirror)

Question

A lighted candle is placed a short distance from a plane mirror,as shown in the figure.At which location will the image of the flame appear to be located? 
A)at A 
B)at B 
C)at C 
D)at M (at the mirror)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the law of reflection, the image of the flame will appear to be located behind the mirror, at the same distance as the candle's distance in front of the mirror. Therefore, the image of the flame will appear to be located at point C, which is the same distance from the mirror as the candle.

A Lighted Candle Is Placed a Short Distance from a Plane