University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 34 - Geometric Optics - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 1151: Q34.12

Answer

See explanation.

Work Step by Step

The reflected rays are parallel, so they can either be thought of as converging at infinity and forming a real image on the left side of the mirror, $sā€™ = \infty$, or diverging from a virtual object on the right side of the mirror, $sā€™ = -\infty$. Both interpretations are physically and mathematically defensible.
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