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State whether the following statement is true or false. If false, correct it. The image formed in a plane mirror is real, erect and same size as that of the object. - Physics

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State whether the following statement is true or false. If false, correct it.

The image formed in a plane mirror is the real, erect, and same size as that of the object.

Options

  • True

  • False

MCQ
True or False

Solution

The image formed in a plane mirror is the real, erect, and same size as that of the object. False
The correct statement is the image formed in a plane mirror is the virtual, erect, and same size as that of the object.

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Chapter 6: Light - Exercise [Page 262]

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Frank Physics [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 6 Light
Exercise | Q 32.5 | Page 262

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