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An object is placed at a distance of 
in front of a plane mirror. The virtual and erect image is formed by the mirror. Now the mirror is moved by 
towards the stationary object. The distance by which the position of image would be shifted, will be:
A
towards mirror
B
towards mirror
C
away from mirror
D
towards mirror
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Shifting of image will be 
towards mirror.
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