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Plane mirror forms virtual image.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A plane mirror always forms a virtual image of an object, because the image formed by a plane mirror cannot be obtained on the screen.

Detailed explanation-2: -Real images are formed when light rays converge to form the image. Only concave mirrors can form real images. Even though the image formed by a plane mirror is upright, it is laterally inverted. In other words, the left and right sides of an object are reversed in the image formed by a plane mirror.

Detailed explanation-3: -The image formed by a plane mirror is virtual, it is formed by tracing back the rays. The position of the image is behind the mirror. The image formed is erect, that is right-side up. It is the same size as the object.

Detailed explanation-4: -The image behind the mirror is called a virtual image because it cannot be projected onto a screen-the rays only appear to originate from a common point behind the mirror.

Detailed explanation-5: -A concave mirror can produce both real and virtual images.

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