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

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Hi Revanth!

Theoretically, it is infinite. Practically, two mirrors facing one another will produce a large number of images. However, this number is limited because light is absorbed by the multiple reflections between the mirrors.
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How many images of a candle will be formed if it is placed between two parallel plane mirrors separated by 40 cm?

Hi Revanth! Theoretically, it is infinite. Practically, two mirrors facing one another will produce a large number of images. However, this number is limited because light is absorbed by the multiple reflections between the mirrors. Cheers!!

Hi Revanth!

Theoretically, it is infinite. Practically, two mirrors facing one another will produce a large number of images. However, this number is limited because light is absorbed by the multiple reflections between the mirrors.
Cheers!!