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AaronGaTech
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When you use two mirrors facing each other, an object in between them can be seen ALOT of times. I understand why, but can really describe it in any detail. Can anybody explain with some depth why this happens.
Infinite reflections refer to the phenomenon of light bouncing back and forth between two parallel mirrors, creating an infinite number of reflected images. This occurs due to the principle of reflection, where light rays bounce off a reflective surface at equal angles.
The angle of incidence, which is the angle at which a light ray hits the reflective surface, determines the direction of the reflected ray. In the case of infinite reflections, the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection will always be equal, resulting in the light bouncing back and forth between the two mirrors.
The distance between the mirrors directly affects the number of infinite reflections. The closer the mirrors are to each other, the more reflections will occur before the light dissipates. This is because the shorter distance means that the light will travel a shorter distance between each reflection, allowing for more reflections to occur.
The reflectivity of the mirrors also plays a role in infinite reflections. The more reflective the mirrors are, the longer the light will continue to bounce back and forth between them. This is because less light is absorbed by the mirrors, allowing for more reflections to occur before the light dissipates.
While infinite reflections are commonly observed in mirrors, they can also occur in other reflective materials such as water or glass. The same principles of reflection apply, where light bounces off the surfaces at equal angles. However, due to the imperfections in these materials, the reflections may not be as perfect and infinite as they are in mirrors.