Two Parallel Mirrors Are a Distance D Apart

question 97

Multiple Choice

Two parallel mirrors are a distance d apart.An object is placed 1.0 inch in front of the right-hand mirror.After 5 reflections,with the first reflection from the right-hand mirror,an image is located 17 inches behind the right-hand mirror.Calculate the distance between the mirrors.

• A)5.3 in
• B)3.2 in
• C)6.0 in
• D)4.0 in
• E)3.6 in

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