O Levels Physics (5054)•5054/11/M/J/23

Explanation
Plane mirror image at intersection of backward-extended reflected rays
Steps:
- Identify incident rays from object O hitting the mirror at points of incidence.
- Apply law of reflection: angle of incidence equals angle of reflection at each point.
- Draw reflected rays from incidence points away from the mirror.
- Extend reflected rays backward until they intersect; this intersection is the image position.
Why B is correct:
- By the plane mirror reflection law, virtual images form where backward extensions of reflected rays meet, behind the mirror at equal distance from O.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Intersection of incident rays, not reflected, so not the image.
- C: Forward extension of reflected rays, which diverge and form no real image.
- D: Arbitrary point unrelated to ray intersections, violating reflection principles.
Final answer: B
Topic: Reflection of light
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