Q2DQ
Question
For the situation shown in Fig. 34.3, is the image distance s′ positive or negative? Is the image real or virtual? Explain your answers
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
The image will be virtual and erect
1Step1: Images formed by the Plane mirror
Images formed by the plane mirror are virtual, upright, and left-right reversed, it is atthe same distance from the mirror as the object’s distance and the same size as that of the object.
2Step2: Explanation of the answer
The image is on the side of the interface where the light comes from, hence the image is virtual and negative.
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