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The working of a barber’s mirror involves the phenomenon of


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Single reflection

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Multiple reflection

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Diffused reflection

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Irregular reflection

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Solution

The correct option is

C

Multiple reflection

As mirror are at certain angle, multiple images forms, therefore we say that multiple reflection occur.


Multiple reflections take place from a set of more than one mirror. A barber’s mirror is a set of two plane mirrors. One mirror is placed in front of the viewer, while the other is placed behind him. The viewer can see the reflection of the back of his head in the mirror placed in front of him. This is possible because the light coming from the back of his head gets reflected first from the mirror placed behind him and then again, from the mirror placed in front of him. Therefore, after multiple reflections, the viewer can see the back of his head in a barber’s mirror.


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