What is the name of the phenomenon in which the right side of an object appears to be the left side of the image in a plane mirror?

Lateral inversion is the name of the phenomenon in which the right side of an object appears to be the left side in its image in a plane mirror.

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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