Reflection laws applied on mirrors

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The discussion revolves around the behavior of light rays in relation to mirrors, specifically how multiple images are formed from a single object, such as a baseball. The original poster identifies four distinct images created by two mirrors, questioning the discrepancy with an answer booklet that suggests only three images. The conversation highlights the concept that each plane mirror generates its own image, which can act as a virtual object for the other mirror. This leads to a deeper inquiry about the locations of these virtual images and their contributions to the overall image count. Understanding these reflections is crucial for grasping the principles of optics and mirror interactions.
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Hi Forum,
Simple question here, but one that has been bugging me. Please look at picture.

So, rays from the baseball can go from the lower mirror to the eye. (1 image)
Rays from the baseball go from the upper mirror to the eye. (1 image)
Rays from the baseball go from the lower mirror to the upper mirror to the eye. (1 virtual image behind the upper mirror)
Rays from the baseball go from the upper mirror to the lower mirror to the eye. (1 virtual image behind the lower mirror)

Total of four images.

What's up with the 3 images suggested by the answer booklet?
 

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