Calculate Reflection & Transmission of Candle Flame Images in Glass Sphere

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The discussion focuses on calculating the reflection and transmission of images created by a candle flame in a glass sphere with a diameter of 200 mm and a refractive index of 1.70. The candle flame, measuring 10 mm in height, is positioned 1.00 meter from the sphere's surface. Participants suggest using ray tracing techniques to determine the locations and sizes of the images formed by reflection and refraction. Resources such as HyperPhysics are recommended for further understanding of ray diagrams and optical principles.

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A fortune-teller’s crystal ball is a sphere of diameter 200 mm, made of glass
with refractive index 1.70. A candle flame of height 10 mm is placed 1.00
metre away from the surface of the ball. Calculate the position and size of the
two images of the flame:
(i) reflected in the ball’s surface, and
(ii) transmitted through the ball.

I have no idea where to start on this question

We've learned nothing like this, i'd just like some help with this as it is baffling me.
 
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