Two mirrors are placed parallel and facing to each other. The size of the mirrors is different. A small object is kept in between the mirrors. How many images are formed?

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Infinite

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Solution

The correct option is D Infinite
Parallel plane mirrors facing each other forms infinite images of an object kept in between them regardless of the size of the mirrors.

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