Physics · Reflection of light, spherical mirrors, mirror formula

When a divergent beam of light is incident on a plane mirror, the image formed i

When a divergent beam of light is incident on a plane mirror, the image formed is

  • A. Upright and real
  • B. Upright and virtual
  • C. Inverted and virtual
  • D. Inverted and real

Step-by-step solution

A plane mirror always forms a virtual image (behind the mirror) that is upright (same orientation as the object) and of the same size. A divergent beam of light means rays are spreading out, but the mirror reflects them such that they appear to diverge from a point behind the mirror, forming a virtual image.
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