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O Levels Physics (5054)•5054/11/M/J/23
Question 19 from 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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