The Original Double Slit Experiment (Veritasium):
Law of Reflection (Science Sauce):
Refraction Explained (Science Sauce):
Tag: optics
Part IV: How does the mirror know?
Try this PhET simulation of a plane mirror
How does the mirror know?
A viral internet question about mirrors has been making the rounds.
Using the information you’ve learned about rays and mirrors, predict how the mirror ‘knows’ you are there, even if you can’t see yourself.
Watch the video below for a clear explanation of how this works!