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Question
How many images of a candle will be formed if it is placed between two parallel plane mirrors separated by 40 cm?
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Solution
Multiple reflections between the mirrors will form infinite or multiple images of the candle. When two mirrors are placed parallel to each other, infinite numbers of images are formed.
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