b) In many of the examples we’ve seen, the front and back focal distances have been the same. Why are f1 and f2 different from each other for this example? They are different because the surrounding material is different on either side of the lens. This creates a variation in the focal lengths
c) Are the nodal points coincident with the principal planes for this case? Why or why not? They are not, partial because the whole mirror is not symmetrical due to the different surroundings, and partially because nodal points typically do not correspond to the planes