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Suppose you walk toward a mirror at 1 m/s. How fast do you and your image approach each other? (The answer is not 1 m/s.)
To calculate: the speed of approach towards each other, if a person walks towards the mirror with
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
The image behind the mirror is known as a virtual image. The virtual image cannot be projected. Generally, a virtual image occurs when the light rays do not meet the object. But a person can see the image due to the eyes that project light rays back.
Explanation:
When a person is assumed to be at a distance of
Considering the similar concept, if a person moves towards the mirror at a speed of
Conclusion:
The person and image can approach
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