Two plane mirrors A and B are parallel to each other and spaced 26 cm ...
Understanding Image Formation in Plane Mirrors
In a system of two parallel plane mirrors, images are formed through the reflection of light. The positioning of the object relative to these mirrors determines where the images appear.
Setup of the Mirrors
- **Mirror A and Mirror B**:
- Distance between mirrors = 26 cm
- Object is placed 9 cm from Mirror A.
Image Formation
- **Image in Mirror A**:
- The first image (I1) is formed in Mirror A at a distance of 9 cm from it, which is the same as the object's distance from Mirror A.
- **Multiple Images**:
- Due to the reflections between the two mirrors, multiple images are formed. The second image (I2) will be formed in Mirror B at a distance of \( 26 - 9 = 17 \) cm from Mirror B.
- **Distance of I2 from Mirror A**:
- Since Mirror B is 26 cm from A, I2 is located at \( 26 - 17 = 9 \) cm from Mirror A.
Identifying Points Where Image is Not Formed in Mirror A
- **Distance from Mirror A**:
- The key distances from Mirror A are:
- Object at 9 cm (produces an image).
- Image I2 from Mirror B at 17 cm (not directly reflected back to A).
- **Conclusion**:
- An image is **not formed in Mirror A** at the point located at **26 cm** from Mirror A, which is the boundary beyond the mirrors. Here, light does not return to mirror A due to the absence of reflections.
Final Points
- **Images in Mirror A**:
- Formed at 9 cm (object's position).
- **Position 26 cm from A**:
- No image is created here as it falls outside the reflective zone of Mirror A.
This understanding helps clarify the behavior of light and image formation in parallel mirrors.