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A woman 1.7 m tall stands 3.0 m in front of a plane mirror. What would be the required minimum height of the mirror if she were to stand 5.0 away?

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

1st Edition

ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter17: Reflections And Mirrors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 43A

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