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Q.

 Which of the following are the properties of the image formed by a plane mirror?

1. The image is always real and erect. 

2. The size of the image is equal to that of the object. 

3. The image formed is as far behind the mirror as the object is in front of it. 

4. The image is laterally inverted.

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Explanation:

 ANSWER: (B) 

  • The properties of the image formed by a plane mirror are:
  • The image is always virtual and erect. (Thus, Statement 1 is not correct)
  • The size of the image is equal to that of the object. (Thus, Statement 2 is correct)
  • The image formed is as far behind the mirror as the object is in front of it. (Thus, Statement 3 is correct)
  • The image is laterally inverted. (Thus, Statement 4 is correct)

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