Multiple Reflection of Light
Multiple Reflection of Light: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as Multiple Images and Number of Images Formed Due to Multiple Reflections in Plane Mirror etc.
Important Questions on Multiple Reflection of Light
When there are plane mirrors kept at an angle, how many images will be formed due to that?

(1) Boojho planned an activity to observe an object A through pipes as shown in the given figure, so that he could see objects which he could not directly see.
(a) How many mirrors should he use to see the object?
(b) Indicate the positions of the mirrors in the figure.
(c) What must be the angle with respect to the incident light at which he should place the mirrors?
(d) Indicate the direction of rays in the figure.
(e) If any of the mirrors is removed, will he be able to see the object?
(2) Explain how a hairdresser makes you see hair at the back of your head after the hair cut is complete?

What happens in multiple reflection of light by plane mirror

Thick plane mirror forms a number of the images of a point source of light. Which image is brightness

Two plane mirror are inclined at an angle of , The number of images of a point object placed between them will be

A light bulb is placed between two plane mirrors inclined at an angle of . Number of images formed are

What do you mean by multiple images?
