Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 23 - Ray Optics - Exercises and Problems - Page 690: 41

Answer

The distance to the back of the head appears to be $~~10~m$

Work Step by Step

The light rays from the back of the head travel $3.0~m$ to the far mirror, $5.0~m$ to the near mirror, and then $2.0~m$ to the eyes. The total distance is $10~m$ The distance to the back of the head appears to be $~~10~m$
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