How do I understand image formed by Thick plane mirrors?

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“A thick plane mirror forms a number of images of a point source of light .

In the case of a thick plane mirror, reflection takes place at the two

surfaces, (top and bottom surfaces) and images are formed due to both. The second surface is silvered and therefore the second image is the brightest. Further images are formed due to multiple reflections and due to absorption of light by medium the images become fainter. If the front surface of the mirror is silvered, only one image will be formed.

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