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Learners use two mirrors to explore how images of images of images can repeat forever. This resource includes a light-ray diagram to help learners understand what they are seeing -- images appear to be grouped in pairs with a front side always facing a front side and a back side always facing a back side. Learners can assist in assembling the Infinity Mirror or use one that has been pre-assembled.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- Over $20 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- 2 square pieces of plexi-mirror measuring 12 x 12 inches (30 x 30 cm)
- Some kind of stand (See Assembly)
- Adult help
- Hole saw (optional)
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Human Body
- The Brain and Nervous System
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Human Senses and Perception
- Vision
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Human Body
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Mathematics
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Geometry
- Plane Geometry
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Geometry
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Physical Sciences
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Vibration and Waves
- Light and Optics
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Light and Optics
- Lenses and Mirrors
- Reflection and Refraction
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Vibration and Waves
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, The Exploratorium,
Funding Sources:
- National Science Foundation
- California Department of Education
- NEC Foundation of America