Number of images of an object kept symmetrically between two mirrors inclined at angle 72 would be

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Number of images of an object kept symmetrically between two mirrors inclined at angle 72 would be

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

Angle between the mirrors, θ = 50o

Now, n = 360o / θo = 360o / 50o = 7.2  7, which is odd.

(i) When placed asymmetrically, number of images formed will be n, i.e. 7.

(ii) When placed symmetrically, number of images formed will be (n-1); i.e. 7-1 = 6 images

Concept: Images Formed by a Plane Mirrors

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