Q16.Two plane mirrors M1 and M2 are at right angle to each other shown. A point source P is placed at a and 2a meter away from M1 and M2 respectively. The shortest distance between the images thus formed is : (Take √5 = 2. 3) (1) 2. 3 a (2) 2√10a (3) 4. 6a (4) 3a
What This Question Tests
This question involves finding the coordinates of images formed by two perpendicular plane mirrors and then calculating the distance between them using coordinate geometry.
Concepts Tested
Formulas Used
Distance formula = √((x₂-x₁)² + (y₂-y₁)²)
Image coordinates for plane mirror
📚 NCERT Sections This Tests
9.15 — Apply Mirror Equation And The Condition:
Physics Class 12 · Chapter 9
9.15 Apply mirror equation and the condition: (a) f < 0 (concave mirror); u < 0 (object on left) (b) f > 0; u < 0 (c) f > 0 (convex mirror) and u < 0 (d) f < 0 (concave mirror); f < u < 0 to deduce the desired result.
9.1 — A Small Candle, 2.5 Cm In Size Is Placed At 27 Cm In Front Of A Concave
Physics Class 12 · Chapter 9
9.1 A small candle, 2.5 cm in size is placed at 27 cm in front of a concave mirror of radius of curvature 36 cm. At what distance from the mirror should a screen be placed in order to obtain a sharp image? Describe the nature and size of the image. If the candle is moved closer to the mirror, how would the screen have to be moved?
9.8 — A Beam Of Light Converges At A Point P. Now A Lens Is Placed In The
Physics Class 12 · Chapter 9
9.8 A beam of light converges at a point P. Now a lens is placed in the path of the convergent beam 12cm from P. At what point does the beam converge if the lens is (a) a convex lens of focal length 20cm, and (b) a concave lens of focal length 16cm?
📋 Question Details
- Chapter
- Ray Optics
- Topic
- Reflection from Mirrors
- Year
- 2021
- Shift
- 31 Aug Shift 1
- Q Number
- Q16
- Type
- MCQ
- NCERT Ref
- Class 12 Physics Ch 9: Ray Optics and Optical Instruments
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