How Far Behind a Mirror Is an Image Created by a Flat Mirror?

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kill00

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Apr 3, 2011

Homework Statement

How far behind the mirror is the image of an object that is located in front of a flat (plane) mirror?

Why do you think the image produced by a flat (plane) mirror is called a virtual image

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

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kill00

Apr 3, 2011

Nvm, I got it.

How Far Behind a Mirror Is an Image Created by a Flat Mirror?

Homework Statement

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

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How Far Behind a Mirror Is an Image Created by a Flat Mirror?

Homework Statement

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution

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