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How many images of a candle will be formed if it is placed between two parallel plane mirrors separated by a distance of 40 cm?

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Five
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Three
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Forty
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Infinite
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Solution

The correct option is D Infinite
When an object is placed between two parallel plane mirrors, an infinite number of images is formed due to multiple reflection.
Therefore, an infinite number of images will be formed if a candle is placed between two parallel mirrors.

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