Question
Compare images formed by a pinhole camera and a plane mirror.
| Feature | Pinhole Camera | Plane Mirror |
| Image Orientation | Inverted (upside down) | Erect (upright) |
| Lateral Inversion | No lateral inversion (left and right are not reversed) | Yes, laterally inverted (left and right are reversed) |
| Image Size | The size of the image depends on the distance of the object. | Same size as the object |
| Real or Virtual | Real (can be projected on a screen) | Virtual (cannot be projected on a screen) |
| Sharpness | The image may be blurry due to the size of the pinhole. Smaller pinhole ⟹ sharper image but dimmer/fainter | Clear and sharp (assuming the mirror surface is clean and smooth) |
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