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If you placed a screen such as a sheet of paper or a stretched piece of cloth behind the mirror, would you be able to obtain an image of object at point O on it?

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To determine whether you can obtain an image of an object at point O on a screen placed behind a mirror, we need to analyze how images are formed by mirrors. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Image Formation**: - Mirrors form images based on the reflection of light. When light rays from an object hit the mirror, they reflect off the surface, and our brain interprets these reflected rays as coming from a point behind the mirror. 2. **Position of the Screen**: ...
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