Demonstrations
Optics
   

O03: Mirror Cube

 

Purpose: To demonstrate the image formed by a plane mirror and amuse the audience.

Description:

 

Locate the mirror cube so that the mirror faces the class. Place one foot inside the cube in front of the mirror and the other foot inside behind the mirror. (Be sure to put the front one in first.) Bend your knees somewhat, keeping your legs parallel and equal distances from the mirror. Flap your arms to pretend to fly, or pretend to lift yourself with your index finger pushing down on a corner of the cube. As you do this, slowly lift the "front" foot while not moving either knee. To the class, you will appear to lift off the floor.

Equipment List: Storage Location: CHEMP 130A E2.4

 

Cubical framework to hold a mirror along the diagonal.    
       
         

References:

Manual: None     PIRA #:  
 
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