A torch is kept in front of a plane mirror so that its light strikes the mirror normally

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Geometric Optics · Geometric Optics

Problem

A torch is kept 50 cm50\,\text{cm} in front of a plane mirror so that its light strikes the mirror normally. What total distance does a photon from the torch travel before returning to the torch? (a) 1.50 m1.50\,\text{m} (b) 0.50 m0.50\,\text{m} (c) 1.00 m1.00\,\text{m} (d) 2.00 m2.00\,\text{m}

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