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NDA 2026 · PYQ · Optics / Plane Mirrors and Periscope · medium

A periscope uses two plane mirrors inclined at 45°. If the tube of the periscope is filled with a complete transparent liquid of refractive index 1.5, then which one of the following is correct in respect of the image seen?

  1. A.The image will remain unchanged.✓ Correct
  2. B.The image will appear laterally shifted.
  3. C.The image will appear 1.5 times brighter.
  4. D.The image will appear 1.5 times darker.

Explanation

Plane mirrors form images by reflection, and reflection is governed by the law of reflection (angle of incidence equals angle of reflection), which does not depend on the medium. The angles within the periscope tube remain unchanged whether the medium is air or a transparent liquid, since light travels through a uniform medium throughout the tube. The image formed by each mirror retains the same size, orientation and position relative to the mirrors. Hence the image will remain unchanged.
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