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How does light behave when it strikes a mirror?
Think about what happens when you see your image in a mirror.
If two mirrors are parallel, what is the angle between them?
What does parallel mean in terms of angles?
What is the formula for calculating the number of images formed by two mirrors?
Refer back to the discussion of angles and images.
True or False: The greater the angle between mirrors, the fewer images are formed.
Think about the effect of acute versus obtuse angles.
A light source is placed between two mirrors at a 15° angle. Calculate how many images are created and describe the visual effect.
Use the formula and relate the number of images to aesthetic effects.
If a laser beam hits a mirror set at 80°, how many images will be formed compared to one at 10°?
Calculate both angles using the formula and compare results.
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