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Lil' Ricky is trying on his Halloween costume in front of a flat (plane) mirror. Lil Ricky stands 1.5 m from the mirror.

Which statement correctly describes the image formed in the mirror?
A)
It is upright and 1.5 m behind the mirror.
B)
It is upright and 1.0 m behind the mirror.
C)
It is inverted and 1.5 m behind the mirror.
D)
It is inverted and 1.5 m in front of the mirror.

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Answer:

The correct answer is A) It is upright and 1.5m behind the mirror

Step-by-step explanation:

Your reflection must be upright, meaning vertical/erect, and the distance will be the exact same. Also, the reflected ray appears as if it had traveled from an object located behind the mirror.

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