Two identical arrows are drawn on a vertical sheet placed 50 cm in front of a plane mirror

PHYSICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Physics · Light: Mirrors and Lenses · Light: Mirrors and Lenses

Problem

Two identical arrows are drawn on a vertical sheet placed 50 cm in front of a plane mirror. Arrow A points towards the left, while Arrow B points straight upward. (a) Describe the orientation of the image of Arrow A seen in the mirror. (b) Describe the orientation of the image of Arrow B seen in the mirror. (c) From your observations above, state whether lateral inversion also causes vertical inversion and give a reason.

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