Foundation
Physics Foundation
Reflection from spherical mirror
Question

What will be the angle between two plane mirrors if 8 images of an object placed symmetrically are to be formed ?

50º

30º

20º

40º

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Solution

If two mirrors are inclined at angle θ, then number of images of an object placed symmetrically between the mirrors formed is given by :
n = 360ºθ –1  
θ  =  40º
So two mirrors inclined at 40º will give 8 images.

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