An object is placed asymmetrically between two plane mirrors inclined at an angle of 72 ° . The number of images formed is

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An object is placed asymmetrically between two plane mirrors inclined at an angle of

72 °

. The number of images formed is

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Options:

A 5
B 4
C 2
D Infinite

Solution:

1999 Upvotes Verified Answer

The correct answer is: 5

n = \frac{360 °}{72 °} = 5

Note that

\frac{360}{θ}

is odd and object lies asymmetrically

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