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P is facing a plane mirror while Q is running towards him from behind. If Q is running at a speed of `"3 m s"^(-1)`, how fast does Q appear to be running towards P in the mirror?

A

`"1 m s"^(-1)`

B

`"2 m s"^(-1)`

C

`"3 m s"^(-1)`

D

`"4 m s"^(-1)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
When man Q runs at a rate of `"3 m s"^(-1)` towards man P, his image will also be seen running out of the mirror at 3 m every second.
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