Question 42 marksShort AnswerSection A

List four characteristics of the images formed by plane mirrors.

Light — Reflection and Refraction
Reflection of Light

Official answer

The characteristics of the images formed by plane mirrors are:

(i) The image is virtual and erect.

(ii) The size of the image is equal to that of the object.

(iii) The image is laterally inverted.

(iv) The image is as far behind the mirror as the object is in front of it.

Answer keywords:virtualerectsizelaterally inverteddistance

Question details

Q4 of 36 questions

Board
CBSE
Class
Class 10
Subject
Science
Year
2015
Section
Section A
Marks
2
Type
Short Answer
Chapter
Light — Reflection and Refraction
Topic
Reflection of Light
Bloom's level
Remembering
Syllabus topic
Reflection of Light

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How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2015?

This question carries 2 marks in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2015 examination.

Which chapter does this question come from in Science?

This question is from the chapter "Light — Reflection and Refraction" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

What topic does this question cover in Science?

This question covers the topic "Reflection of Light" from CBSE Class 10 Science.

What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2015 paper?

This is a Short Answer question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2015 paper.