Plane Mirror Image Properties

Steps:

• Recall that plane mirrors produce images through reflection of light rays.
• Determine image size: rays diverge equally, so image height equals object height.
• Assess image type: rays appear to come from behind the mirror, forming a virtual image.
• Confirm no magnification or inversion occurs in plane mirrors.

Why B is correct:

• Plane mirrors form virtual images of the same size as the object, as per the law of reflection where incident and reflected angles are equal, preserving dimensions.

Why the others are wrong:

• A: Image is virtual, not real, since rays do not converge in front of the mirror.
• C: Image size is not smaller; plane mirrors have magnification of 1.
• D: Image size is not smaller; it matches the object exactly.

Final answer: B