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Lab #29.3 Light: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Arbor Scientific There have been 0 comments

Purpose

In this activity, students will investigate the minimum size mirror required for you to see a full image of yourself.

Discussion
Why do shoe stores and clothier shops have full-length mirrors? Need a mirror be as tall and wide as you for you to see a complete image of yourself?

Required Equipment

Large mirror, preferably full length, ruler and masking tape

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This post was posted in Supplementary Conceptual Physics Labs and was tagged with reflection, light, mirror

 
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