Quick Answer: The Flat Mirror is a plane mirror for reflection experiments that forms a virtual, upright and laterally inverted image. Used with a ray box or laser ray box, it lets students verify the laws of reflection.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
Plane (flat) mirror for reflection and ray tracing
Forms a virtual, upright and laterally inverted image
Used with a ray box, laser ray box, optical bench, magnetic board or optics kit
Angles of incidence and reflection can be measured with a protractor
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Mirror type
Flat / plane mirror
Principle
Reflection of light
Image formed
Virtual, upright and laterally inverted
Compatible with
Ray box, laser ray box, optical bench, magnetic board and optics kits
About This Product
The plane mirror is the starting point for reflection practicals. Students mark the point of incidence, draw the normal, measure the angles of incidence and reflection and compare them, then use the mirror with objects to study virtual images and lateral inversion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of image does the Flat Mirror form?
A virtual, upright and laterally inverted image, as expected from a plane mirror.