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Reflection in plane mirrors is a common phenomenon observed in daily life.

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Reflection in Plane Mirrors

When light rays hit a plane mirror, they reflect according to the law of reflection. This law states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection.

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    State the law of reflection.

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Properties of Images in Plane Mirrors

Images formed by plane mirrors are virtual, upright, and the same size as the object. The distance from the object to the mirror equals the distance from the mirror to the image.

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    Calculate the distance from the mirror to the image if the object is placed 2 meters away from the mirror.

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