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L2-61: MIRROR TILES WITH LIGHT BULB

PURPOSE: To show multiple reflections using two mirrors.

DESCRIPTION: Two hinged mirror tiles are positioned at an acute angle with a single light bulb between them. The succession of images makes it appear that there are many more bulbs, with the exact number dependent on the angle between the two mirror tiles.

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REFERENCES: (PIRA 6A10.40)

EQUIPMENT: Two hinged (taped) mirror tiles with light bulb.

SETUP TIME: None.


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