5.1.2 Images Formed by Plane Mirror

Plane Mirror

Images in plane mirrors

(Reflection of light on a plane mirror)

1. Figure to the right shows how, by reflecting light, a plane mirror forms an image of a point source of light such as a small light bulb.
2. The image forms in a mirror is
   1. Upright
   2. Virtual
   3. Laterally inverted
   4. Same size as the object