Find the Perfect Distance for a Mirror Selfie: Usha's Camera Question Answered!

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The discussion revolves around a problem related to optics, specifically the behavior of images in plane mirrors. Usha is trying to determine the appropriate distance for her camera to focus on her image reflected in a mirror.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

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  • Participants are discussing the relationship between object distance and image distance in the context of a plane mirror. There is a question about whether the total distance should be doubled, as well as clarifications regarding the distances involved.

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Some participants are confirming the calculations and reasoning presented, while others are seeking clarification on the distances involved. The conversation appears to be progressing with some agreement on the concepts, but lacks a definitive conclusion.

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There is an implicit assumption that the camera's focus should account for both the object and image distances, which are equal in this scenario. The discussion does not provide complete information on the camera's specifications or any additional constraints.

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Usha wants to take a picture of her own image in a plane mirror. At what distance should the camera lens be focussed if it is positioned 2.3 m in front of the mirror?


is it 2.3*2 ?... 4.6m ??
 
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In mirror the object distance = image distance. Find the distance between Usha and her image and focus the camera.
 
so is it 4.6m?, since distance in the mirror is 2.3 m and image distance is also 2.3m
 
correct
 
thankyou sir
 

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