College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 23 - Mirrors and Lenses - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 804: 3

Answer

The unsilvered and silvered surfaces are inclined at different angles. At day time, the mirror is placed at an angle such that the length reflected from silvered surface entered our eyes. At night mirror is inclined such that light rays reflected from unsilvered surface enter our eyes.

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The unsilvered and silvered surfaces are inclined at different angles. At day time, the mirror is placed at an angle such that the length reflected from silvered surface entered our eyes. At night mirror is inclined such that light rays reflected from unsilvered surface enter our eyes.
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