Write down four important characteristics of the image formed by a plane mirror.

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(N/A) $(i)$ The image is of the same size as the object (unmagnified).
(ii) The image is virtual,meaning it cannot be caught on a screen.
(iii) The image is erect (upright).
(iv) The image exhibits lateral inversion (right-left reversal).

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