WBCS.LIVE practice question

The reflection formed by the plane mirror is_________.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. vertical inversion
  2. a real image
  3. lateral inversion
  4. an enlarged image

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: lateral inversion

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C. lateral inversion šŸ“š Explanation: When you look into a plane mirror, your right side appears to be the left side of the image, and vice versa. This phenomenon is known as 'lateral inversion'. The image itself remains upright (erect) and is of the same size as the object. This is a fundamental property of reflection in flat mirrors.