Answer to Question #86602 in Optics for Jflows

Question

9. The number of images formed by two plane mirrors placed at angle 90 degree is
a.four
b.three
c.two
d.one

10.The number of images formed by two plane mirrors placed at angle 180 degree is
a.two
b.one
c.three
d.four

Answer 1

The number of images formed by two plane mirrors placed at angle A degree is

$$n=\frac{360}{A}-1$$

If A=90 degree

$$n=\frac{360}{90}-1=3$$

If A=180 degree

$$n=\frac{360}{180}-1=1$$