How Mirrors Work
02:47 - 07:02
4m 15s
Beakman explains how light rays reflect off of smooth vs. bumpy surfaces. Since a mirror is smooth and is coated with a metallic backing, the light comes right back at the perfect angle, creating a reflection.

Comments

Please sign in to write a comment.
Video Transcript

Related Clips

A boy and his tribe, the Pawnee nation, gets involved in a fight with another tribe. They were successful at the cost of the boy's horse getting shot. Fortunately, the boy finds another horse and celebrates with his tribe as he finds more.
Phil explains how Og was blinded by the sunlight that reflected off of the mirrored rock that Cro and Pakka found, which distracted him when juggling.
MacGyver uses his wit to bypass a security camera with just a clothes hanger and a mirror.
Mead brings a radio to the Frank family and informs Anne of the events going on the world and what that means for the family.
Beast Boy and Terra spends a day together traveling and trying new things. They develop skills on how to build a relationship when they visit the amusement park and restaurants.