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  • Relative Velocity of a Mirror Image: Physics Explanation
    Here's how to figure out the relative velocity of the boy's image in a plane mirror:

    Understanding the Concept

    * Plane Mirrors: Plane mirrors create virtual images that are the same size as the object and appear to be behind the mirror at the same distance as the object is in front.

    * Relative Velocity: Relative velocity is the velocity of one object with respect to another.

    The Solution

    Since the image in a plane mirror is virtual and appears to move with the same speed as the boy, the relative velocity between the boy and his image is double the boy's speed.

    Calculation

    * Boy's speed: 25 cm/sec

    * Relative velocity (image to boy): 2 * 25 cm/sec = 50 cm/sec

    Therefore, the relative velocity of the boy's image with respect to him is 50 cm/sec.

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