Reflection Relay

Reflection
● Energy in the form of of light bounced back from a
surface
● Red apples: red light bounces off
Law of Reflection
● No matter which direction light hits a smooth
surface, the light reflects back off at an equal angle
● Move a mirror around
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Preparation
● Understand how changing the angles of mirrors
changes how the light is reflected
● Practice at home with a light source and mirrors
Guidelines

● 3 members
● 3 handheld mirrors
● 1 laser from a specified source directed straight ahead
● 1 predetermined target
● Time limit: 10 minutes
● The light must hit all three mirrors before hitting the target
Tips
● Hold the mirror to your chest. Move the mirror by turning your body.
This will prevent the laser beam from wiggling around
● Spread yourselves out! Your team will have the entire room, so use the
space! If you’re crowded into a tiny circle, the laser won’t have
anywhere to exit.