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Title:

Corner Reflector

Url:

https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/corner-reflector

Publisher:

Exploratorium (Organization)

Description: This site provides an activity on reflection using just three mirrors and duct tape. A kaleidoscope effect is produced to show multiple images of an object, and a corner mirror is created to demonstrate a reflector that always sends light back in the direction from which it came. The site also contains an explanation of the physics involved, provides several extension activities, and includes a math lesson. Materials needed and assembly instructions are also given. This activity is part of Exploratorium's Science Snacks series.

LC Classification:

Science -- Physics -- Mathematical physics -- Study and teaching. Research
Science -- Physics -- Optics. Light -- Geometrical optics -- Lens and mirror systems
Science -- Physics -- Optics. Light -- Physical optics -- Reflection
Science -- Physics -- Optics. Light -- Study and teaching. Research -- Experiments

GEM Subject:

Science
Mathematics
Science -- Physics
Mathematics -- Applied mathematics
Science -- Instructional issues

Key Concept:

Physics -- Optics and light

Resource Type:

Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Lesson/Lesson Plan

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Rights:

Exploratorium

Access Rights:

Free access

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