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Corner Reflector
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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.
https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/corner-reflector
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Keywords:
angle of incidence, angle of reflection , corner mirror, reflect, reflection
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Metadata instance created June 13, 2006 by Ann Deml
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August 2, 2016 by Lyle Barbato
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(Exploratorium, San Francisco, 2006), WWW Document, (https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/corner-reflector).
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Corner Reflector (Exploratorium, San Francisco, 2006), <https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/corner-reflector>.
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Corner Reflector. (2006, August 4). Retrieved April 26, 2024, from Exploratorium: https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/corner-reflector
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Exploratorium. Corner Reflector. San Francisco: Exploratorium, August 4, 2006. https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/corner-reflector (accessed 26 April 2024).
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Corner Reflector. San Francisco: Exploratorium, 2006. 4 Aug. 2006. 26 Apr. 2024 <https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/corner-reflector>.
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