* Position: The image appears to be the same distance behind the mirror as the object is in front of it.
* Size: The image is the same size as the object.
* Orientation: The image is inverted laterally, meaning the left and right sides are reversed.
* Shape: The shape of the image is the same as the object.
Here's an example:
If you hold up your right hand in front of a mirror, your mirror image will appear to be holding up its left hand. This is because the mirror image has flipped your hand horizontally.
Key points:
* Plane mirrors are the most common type of mirror that produces lateral inversion.
* This relationship is fundamental to how we understand reflections.
* Lateral inversion is also observed in photographs and videos taken with a camera lens.
Let me know if you'd like me to elaborate on any specific aspect of the relation!