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Find graphically the position of the observer’s eye, which will allow him to see in a plane mirror of finite dimensions, the image of the straight line arranged as shown.

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A ’B ’ is the reflected image of AB by CD. The reflected rays EA2 and FA1 must reach the eye so that the whole image can be seen.
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