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Wonders of visible light

❖ Multiple reflection
The reflection of light back and forth several times between the two
reflecting surfaces is known as reflection of light

PERISCOPE -PRINCIPLE AND WORKING PROCESS

In a Periscope two plane mirrors are kept with

their reflecting surfaces facing each other. The
mirrors are placed at an angle of 45° such that
when the reflection of an object moving in a
straight line falls on one of the mirrors, it gets
reflected back making it fall on the other
mirror which further gets reflected back to the
observer’s eyes. Thus the observer is able to
see the object. The principle of multiple
reflection of light in plane mirrors is used in a
periscope.

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Activity 1

❖ Given below is the picture of a Periscope made by a boy in relation to a

school science exhibition. Is this picture correct? If not correct the picture.
❖ Draw the path of the light beam in the corrected picture.
❖ Which feature of plane mirror is used in a periscope?

Activity 2
❖ The given picture is of an instrument used by people under water to observe
objects above. What is its name?

❖ Can you explain how to make such an instrument using easily available
materials?

❖ Explain how kaleidoscope can be made?

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Activity 3

❖ Complete the given table.

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