which statement best describes the position of the image of an object viewed in a plane mirror?
A). the image is a different distance from the mirror but on the same side of the mirror as the original object
B). the image is the same distance from the mirror and on the same side of the mirror as the original object
C). The image is a different distance from the mirror and on the other side of the mirror as the original object.
D). the image is the same distance from the mirror but on the other side of the mirror as the original object.
The correct answer is B). The image is the same distance from the mirror and on the same side of the mirror as the original object.
When an object is placed in front of a plane mirror, the image that forms is virtual, meaning it cannot be projected onto a screen. The image appears to be behind the mirror, but it is not actually there. Instead, it is formed by the reflection of light off the mirror's surface.
To understand why the image is the same distance from the mirror and on the same side as the original object, we need to consider the reflection process. When light from the object reaches the mirror's surface, it bounces off at the same angle it arrived. This is known as the law of reflection. The reflected rays then enter our eyes and create the illusion of an image.
Since the light rays do not intersect or pass through the mirror, the image cannot be on the other side of the mirror (option C). Additionally, the image is not a different distance from the mirror compared to the object (option A and option D). Therefore, option B is the correct statement describing the position of the image of an object viewed in a plane mirror.