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Question
The diagram in Figure shows a point object P in front of a plane mirror MM1.
(a) Complete the diagram by taking two rays from the point P to show the formation of its image.
(b) In the diagram, mark the position of eye to see the image.
(c) Is the image formed real or virtual? Explain why?
Solution
(a) and (b)
(c) The image formed is virtual because the reflected rays meet when produced backwards.
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