What Is the Refractive Index of the Glass Slab?

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The discussion revolves around calculating the refractive index of a glass slab based on the position of an object and the image formed by a mirror. The object is placed 8 cm in front of a 6 cm thick slab, with the final image appearing 10 cm behind the mirror. The user attempts to derive the refractive index using the formula for apparent distance but arrives at an incorrect value of 3 instead of the expected 1.5. The user seeks clarification on their calculations and understanding of the concept, indicating a recurring issue with similar problems. Assistance is requested to identify the mistake and improve comprehension of the topic.
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object placed 8 cm before the slab(6 cm thick,silvered at other end).
The final image is formed 10 cm behind the mirror.Find refractive index of slab.

2. The attempt at a solution

n is refractive index
Okay.
So the object 'sees' the mirror at a smaller distance due to normal shift.
it sees the mirror at a distance:

8 + 6- 6/n cm

so the image as seen by the object will be at twice the object distance,
or
at 8 + 6- 6/n cm from the apparent position of the mirror.
It is given that the image is formed at a distance from 10 cm behind the actual mirror.
So,
I get to equate,
8 + 6- 6/n and 10 + 6/n.

so 8 + 6- 6/n =10 + 6/n.
which leads me to n=3.
But the answer is 1.5?

What mistake have I made?Please help me get the concept right.
This mistake keeps happening to me:cry:
I appreciate any help
 
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