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AP Physics 2
13.2 Images Formed by Mirrors
13.1 Reflection
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A vertical line represents a flat plane mirror, with hatching on its right face indicating the non-reflective backing. A horizontal axis extends perpendicularly to the left from the mirror surface. A small upright arrow representing an object stands on the horizontal axis at a distance d_o to the left of the mirror surface. No other labels, lines, text, or axes appear.
An object located at distance d_o in front of a flat plane mirror.
An object is placed at a distance \(d_o\) in front of a flat plane mirror. Light rays reflecting from the mirror form a virtual image behind the mirror. Which of the following correctly compares the magnitude of the image distance \(|d_i|\) to the object distance \(d_o\) and provides the correct physical justification?

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