As shown in the figure,a particle is placed at $O$ in front of a plane mirror $M$. $A$ man at $P$ can move along the path $PY$ and $PY'$. Which of the following is true?

  • A
    For all points on $PY$,the man can see the image of $O$.
  • B
    For all points on $PY'$,the man can see the image,but for no point on $PY$ can he see the image of $O$.
  • C
    For all points on $PY'$,he can see the image,but on $PY$ he can see the image only up to a distance $d$.
  • D
    He can see the image only up to a distance $d$ on either side of $P$.

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$(c)$ Bottom of the mirror should be at a height $80 \, cm$
$(d)$ Bottom of the mirror should be at a height $85 \, cm$

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Assertion : Plane mirror may form real image.
Reason : Plane mirror forms virtual image,if object is real.

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