What type of image does a plane mirror produce?

A plane mirror produces a virtual image that appears to be the same size and orientation as the object. This occurs due to the way light reflects off the smooth surface of the mirror. When light rays hit the mirror, they reflect at the same angle they arrive, following the principle of reflection. The rays appear to diverge from a point behind the mirror, creating an image that cannot be projected onto a screen, as the image is formed where the light does not actually meet.

The virtual image formed by a plane mirror will have the same height and orientation as the object, meaning if you stand in front of a plane mirror, you will see yourself upright and of the same size as you are. This characteristic is a direct consequence of how plane mirrors function and differentiates them from other types of mirrors, such as concave or convex mirrors, which can produce real and distorted images.