Chapter 30, Problem 26A

Can you photograph yourself in a mirror and focus the camera on both your image and the mirror frame? Explain.

To determine

You can take photograph your image in mirror or not and focus on both your image and mirror frame or not

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

In camera to focus on an object generally concave lens is used. Lens can focus on single object.

Concept:

We can take photograph of image in mirror by focusing on image. But we cannot focus on two objects at a time.

Conclusion:

Yes, you can take photograph of your image in mirror, but you cannot focus on both your image and camera frame.