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L2-25: LIGHT BULB IN WATER

PURPOSE: To do a magic trick using partially reflected light.

DESCRIPTION: Light from a light bulb located in the front (enclosed) part of the box is reflected off a glass plate such that the reflection (and thus the lit bulb) appears to be in a beaker of water.

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REFERENCES: (PIRA 6A10.60)

EQUIPMENT: Pre-assembled light bulb in plastic box with glass plate, beaker of green water.

SETUP TIME: None.


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