Question

The diagram below shows a paper clip in front of a mirror.

An upright paperclip sits in front of a vertical mirror. An eye looks toward the mirror from below and left of the paperclip. Point 1 is just above the paperclip. Point 2 is parallel with point 1 the same distance behind the mirror as Point 1 is in front. Point 3 is behind the mirror parallel with the center of the paperclip the same distance behind the mirror that the paperclip is in front of it. Point 4 is a bit further behind the mirror than Point 3.

Where will the image of the paper clip appear to the observer?

1
2
3
4
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Answer 1

3

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Answer 2

3

Step-by-step explanation:

Generally, an object placed in front of a mirror will have an image of equal distance from the mirror in the opposite direction. The points 1, 2, and 4 are not directly opposite the object and their distances from the mirror are different from the object distance from the mirror. However, point 3 has the same distance from the mirror as the object and in opposite direction.