What is the key distinction between the actual path of reflected light and the construction lines used to locate a plane-mirror image?

• A. The reflected rays travel in front of the mirror, while the backward extensions behind the mirror are geometric constructions used to show apparent origin
• B. The construction lines represent refracted rays inside the mirror coating
• C. Both the reflected rays and the construction lines carry energy behind the mirror to form the image
• D. The reflected rays stop at the mirror, and only the construction lines continue to the eye

Answer: (A)