2006-06-20 02:13:08 · 8 answers · asked by brendanconnal 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
light has this unique property of turning around the edges due to somethimg called diffraction it is because of this property that we can have a wider view in a mirror .it is due to this property that we get the feeling of depth when we look at solid objects
2006-06-20 19:12:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
Agree with the other folk in that if the mirror is plane then it will reflect light (image) according to the angle of incidence of arriving light. Light travels in straight lines (rectilinear propogation of light) on earth so if you turned around and look at what you can see from each end of the mirror that is exactly what you will see in the mirror only reversed, if you see what I mean.
It is not possible to see around corners as you suggest unless the mirror is angled and some way from you. If you have found differently please let us all know and we can put you up for a Nobel Prize in Revolutionary Physics!
2006-06-20 03:48:15 · answer #2 · answered by Xenon Spirit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The man in the mirror sees exactly what I see.The space inside of the mirror is bigger than the mirror itself.The man in the mirror is made out of atoms that have come in to existence from a co mingling of photons.Barring any reflections in the mirror,the space inside of the mirror is node space.Hold your left hand in front of you while you are looking at the man in the mirror.{palm of hand facing you}Put the first finger of your right hand on the palm of your left hand.The man in the mirror sees exactly what I see.Inside of the mirror is an exact copy of the entire universe.Every time a new mirror is made a universe is Big Banged in to existence!
2006-06-20 06:08:38 · answer #3 · answered by Balthor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't. Mirrors have 180 degree max viewing angles unless they are convex mirrors that give a more panoramic view. You see exactly what you would see if you were inside the mirror looking out such as with a two-way mirror. Now tell me what the viewing angle is if you can see yourself in another mirror while looking into a different one?
2006-06-20 02:31:31 · answer #4 · answered by Robert L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What mirror you looking in to?In fact are you sure a mirrors there are are you on something!
2006-06-20 02:17:57 · answer #5 · answered by TAFF 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who knows it's slightly Creepy!!
2006-06-20 22:58:55 · answer #6 · answered by Clint 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its all about reflection, the light hits it and is reflected into your eyes, now stop asking such stupid questions.
2006-06-20 02:20:48 · answer #7 · answered by no1surfer2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is down to the angle of the reflection.
2006-06-20 02:16:52 · answer #8 · answered by angel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋