State whether the given statement is true or false:

The image formed by a plane mirror is always real.

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Detailed Solution

The given statement is false.
Concept- When a ray of light falls on a surface, then it can undergo one of the following three phenomena: reflection, refraction, or absorption. When it falls on a normal surface then most of the light gets absorbed. So mirrors are polished surfaces coated with mercury such that they reflect most of the light falling on them. Now based on the type of reflecting surface we can classify mirrors as concave, convex, or plane mirrors.
There are typically three types of mirrors used. Convex, concave, and plain mirrors are all available. They will all have various functions. Various mirrors have different characteristics. Convex mirrors constantly create virtual pictures when used as mirrors. While plain mirrors and concave mirrors both create actual and virtual pictures, respectively.
Hence, the given statement is false.

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