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An object is placed
(i) Asymmetrically
(ii) Symmetrically, between two plane mirrors inclined at an angle of 50. Find the number of images formed.

A
(1)7, (ii)7
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(1)6, (ii)6
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(1)6, (ii)7
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D
(1)7, (ii)6
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Solution

The correct option is D (1)7, (ii)6
Case (a):
Two plane mirrors places asymmetrically at 50 degrees.
Number of images =36050=7 (highest integral value)
Case (b):
Two plane mirrors places symmetrically at 50 degrees.
Number of images =360501=6 (highest integral value)

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