Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Ray Optics

Question:

The mirror of length L moves horizontally as shown in the figure with a velocity v. The mirror is illuminated by a point source of light 'P' placed on the ground. The rate at which the length of the light spot on the ground increases is:

Options:

v

Zero

2 v

3 v

Correct Answer:

Zero

Explanation:

At any general time

Length of light spot = 2(d + L) − 2d = 2L = const.