Question

Can we see inverted images in a mirror?

Answer 1

Hint:An image formed when the rays of light from an object meet at a point or appear to diverge from a point. An inverted image is defined as an image which is upside down. In other words we can say that inverted image refers to the image which is rotated ${180^ \circ }$ clockwise or anti-clockwise.

Complete answer:
Let us first consider three types of mirrors.
Plane mirror: A plane mirror is a normal parallel mirror which has a silver shining on its one face so that there is better reflection. If an object is placed at a distance of the plane mirror, the image that will be created will be of the same size as the object. The distance between the mirror and the object and mirror and the image are equal. The image formed by a plane mirror is inverted or in other words flipped horizontally. So, the plane mirror does not create an inverted image.

Convex mirror: A convex mirror is a spherical mirror in which the inward or the curved surface acts as a reflecting surface. The images formed from anywhere on a convex mirror are always virtual and erect.

Concave mirror: A spherical mirror in which the outward bulged surface acts as a reflecting surface is known as concave mirror. When an object is placed very close to the concave mirror then it forms a virtual and magnified image. But when the distance between object and concave mirror is increased beyond Focus towards the left, the image is real and inverted.

So, only a concave mirror creates an inverted image.

Note:It must be noted that a convex mirror is known as a converging mirror as the light after being reflected from it converges to a point. A concave mirror is known as a diverging mirror as the light after reflection appears to diverge from a point.