Reflection of Light in Plane Mirrors

• • Plane mirror: flat reflecting surface, which opens on a specular reflection is observed . a virtual image is formed
• Virtual Image

  • Image formed when light appears to come from an object or light source that doesn’t really exist (behind the mirror).
• Real Image

  • Image that is located on the same side as the object
  • Can be focused/projected on a screen whereas a virtual image can not
• Images in Plane Mirrors

  Light travels in a straight line

  When u see light rays reflected off a mirror, your brain automatically extends imaginary rays straight - virtual image
• Object Image Lines

  • A line (perpendicular to the mirror surface) between the original mirror and its image a plane mirror
  • For a plane mirror, the distance from object to mirror will be equal to the distance from the image to the mirror
• 1. Size - same
  2. Attitude - upright
  3. Location - behind
  4. Type - virtual
• Image in Mirror

  1. Size 
  2. Attitude
  3. Location
  4. Type