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Reflection of Light
Reflection of light occurs when light rays bounce off a surface, such as a mirror. The angle of incidence, which is the angle between the incoming ray and the normal (a line perpendicular to the surface), equals the angle of reflection. This principle is crucial for understanding how images are formed in mirrors, as it determines the path of light rays and the location of images relative to the observer.
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Image Formation in Mirrors
When light reflects off a plane mirror, it creates virtual images that appear to be behind the mirror. The distance of the image from the mirror is equal to the distance of the object from the mirror. In the case of two mirrors facing each other, multiple reflections can occur, leading to the formation of several images, each appearing at different distances from the observer.
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Multiple Images from Parallel Mirrors
When two parallel mirrors are placed facing each other, they create a series of images due to repeated reflections. The first image appears directly behind the first mirror, while subsequent images are formed by reflections of the previous images. The distance of these images can be calculated based on the distance between the mirrors and the observer's position, leading to a pattern of images that can be analyzed mathematically.
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