What are the 5 characteristics of images formed by plane mirrors and Its examples?
A plane mirror is a mirror whose shiny surface is flat. The 5 characteristics of the image formed by a plane mirror are as follows:
- The distance from the image to the mirror is the same as the distance from the object to the mirror
- The image formed is the same size as the original
- Shadows are not inverted or Upright
- Shadows are formed in opposite positions to the right and left
- Shadows are virtual or not captured on the screen.
5 Examples of equipment that use plane mirrors are as follows:
- Mirror on the dressing table
- Mirror on women’s powder packaging
- Mirror on a pencil sharpener
- The mirror in the toilet sink
- The mirror attached to the cupboard