When an object is reflected in a plane mirror,the image is always
A) Virtual
B) Real
C) Inverted
D) None of these

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A virtual image is formed by the apparent intersection of light rays. When an object is reflected in a plane mirror, the reflected light rays diverge from the image, giving the impression that the light comes from behind the mirror, forming a virtual image. Therefore, the image is always virtual when reflected in a plane mirror. Real images are formed when light rays converge to a point, such as in a projector or a camera. Inverted images are formed when the image is upside down, but a plane mirror always produces an image that is the same orientation as the object.

When an Object Is Reflected in a Plane Mirror,the Image