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Chapter 35, Problem 15P
(a)
To determine
The distance of the image of car that is following the person.
(b)
To determine
The angle subtended by the image for the observer.
(c)
To determine
The image distance from the observers eye if the rear view mirror is a convex mirror.
(d)
To determine
The angle subtended in the image of view for the observer in the case of convex rear view mirror.
(e)
To determine
The distance of the following car based on the angle subtended by the image in the observers eye.
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics
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