Activity 2. Object vs.

Image
Objective:
1. Compare the actual height and the distance of the object from the mirror with that of the image
formed by plane mirror.
What you need:
1. paper
2. pen
What to do:
1. Based on the table below answer the following questions.

Table 1. Distance and height of Object and Image in a Plane Mirror

Object Object’s distance from Image’s distance from Object’s Image’s height
the mirror (cm) the mirror (cm) height (cm) (cm)
1 10 10 5.7 5.7
2 13 13 8 8
3 12 12 4 4

Guide Question:
1. How would you compare the objects and image’s distance from the mirror?

2. How would you compare the objects and image’s height in a plane mirror?

3. Examine the data presented in the table above. What conclusion can you make about the object
and image formed in a plane mirror?