JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - Ray optics and optical instruments
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Two vertical parallel mirrors \(A\) and \(B\) are separated by \(10\,cm\). A point object \(O\) is placed at a distance of \(2\,cm\) from mirror \(A\). The distance of the second nearest image behind mirror A from the mirror \(A\) is \(.........\,cm\)

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(B) \(18\)
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The desired image is \(18\,cm\) from \(A.\)


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