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As shown in fig., an object O is at the position (−10,2) with respect to the origin P. The concave mirror M1 has radius of curvature 30 cm. A plane mirror M2 is kept at a distance of 40 cm in front of the concave mirror.
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Given: an object O is at the position (−10,2) with respect to the origin P. The concave mirror M1 has radius of curvature 30 cm. A plane mirror M2 is kept at a distance of 40 cm in front of the concave mirror.
To find the coordinates of the second image w.r.t. the origin P considering first reflection on the concave mirror M1 and second on the plane mirror M2
Solution:
For M1,u=−10cm,f=−15cm,h=2cm
Using mirror formula,
1v+1u=1f⟹1v+1−10=1−15⟹1v=110−115=3−230⟹v=30cm
and h2h1=vu⟹h2=6cm
Hence, the image formed by the plane mirror is 70 cm below the principal axis and 70+6−30=46cm to the left of the mirror.
Therefore, the coordinate s of I2 w.r.t to P is (−46,−70)

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