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प्रश्न
When an illuminated object is held in front of a thick plane glass mirror, several images are seen, out of which the second image is the brightest. Give reason.
उत्तर
Because the light is experiencing a strong first reflection at the silver surface NP, picture A2 is the brightest.
Within the thickness of the glass plate, the reflected beam CC' further experiences several reflections at C', D, D', and refractions at D, E, F..., resulting in multiple virtual images A3, A4, A5 as well as gradually decreasing brightness.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Make the correct choice for each of the following :
Which one of the five diagrams represents the path of a ray of light through a periscope?
O is a luminescent particle trapped inside a glass block. A student traces the path of rays coming out of it and reflecting over a plane mirror as shown in the diagram below.
Complete the table, using the labels from the figure. The first label is done for you.
| Sr. No. | Description | Label |
| a. | An angle of reflection on the mirror | a |
| b. | A partially reflected ray in the glass slab | |
| c. | A critical angle | |
| d. | A refracted ray | |
| e. | An angle of refraction of the ray R |
