Question 20
Light and ReflectionA man stands 4 m in front of a plane mirror. If the mirror is moved 1 m towards the man, the distance between him and his new image is
- A.3 m
- B.5 m
- C.6 m
- D.10 m
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (6 m)
Explanation
The man is now 3 m from the mirror, and his image is 3 m behind it, so they are 3 + 3 = 6 m apart.