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Explain why, when an object is placed between two plane mirrors inclined at an angle, then multiple images are formed.

Multiple images are formed due to multiple reflection when an object is placed between two plane mirrors at any angle.

N= (360/ θ)-1


Say, the angle is 120


N= (360/120)-1


N=3-1


N=2


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