Question

Figure shows the top view of a cylinder with mirror finish kept on a paper on which the word ‘WARD’ is written. Which of following images is the best representation of the word and its reflection?

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The problem involves understanding reflection in a mirror, specifically the lateral inversion caused by a cylindrical mirror surface. When light reflects off a mirrored cylinder, each point on the object reflects in the same way as a flat mirror, but the curvature causes some distortion. In our case, we're examining the word "WARD" printed on a paper beneath this mirrored cylinder.

The goal is to determine which option correctly represents the reflection of the word as observed from above. The steps to solve this are as follows:

1. Understand that each letter may appear compressed due to the cylindrical shape, thus altering the appearance slightly from its original form.
2. Visualize or draw the reflection considering lateral inversion, where left-right orientations appear swapped.
3. Determine which option reflects these changes appropriately, keeping in mind the distortion.

Given these points, we analyze each option. Through observation, the correct reflection can be identified. Option 1 correctly represents the lateral inversion and distortion caused by the cylindrical mirror surface:

Thus, option 1 displays the appropriate reflection of "WARD" as seen from above the cylindrical mirror.