When a real object is reflected in a plane mirror, the image is always
A) virtual.
B) real.
C) inverted.
D) None of these

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When an object is reflected in a plane mirror, the rays of light reflected off the object appear to diverge from behind the mirror, creating a virtual image that appears to be behind the mirror. This image is not a real object and cannot be projected onto a screen. Therefore, the correct choice is A) virtual.

When a Real Object Is Reflected in a Plane Mirror