Name the phenomenon responsible for the following effect:When we sit in front of a plane mirror and write with our right hand, it appears in the mirror that we are writing with the left hand.

The phenomenon responsible for the given effect is lateral inversion.

Explanation with the image is posted for reference only.

Lateral inversion is one of the characteristics of the plane mirror, which means the right side of the object appears as the left side of its image and vice-versa (left side of the object appears as the right side of its image).

Other characteristics of the image formed by a plane mirror are virtual, erect (upright), of the same size, and at the same distance.

Plane mirrors are used in kaleidoscopes, shaving mirrors, dentists' mirror, torch lights, etc.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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