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A man is standing at distance x from a plane mirror in front of him. He wants to see the entire wall in mirror which is at distance. y behind the man. Find the minimum size of the mirror required.

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To find the minimum size of the mirror required for the man to see the entire wall behind him, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Setup**: - A man is standing at a distance \( x \) from a plane mirror. - The wall is at a distance \( y \) behind the man. - We need to find the minimum height \( L \) of the mirror required for the man to see the entire wall. ...
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