If i were to stand inside a perfect sphere which was made of mirrors what would the reflection be like?

Answer 1

There would be no reflection.
It will appear to darken all at once, because every part of the mirror is reflecting light to the same point in space.

It's called the Foucalt Test.

If there is any deviation from a perfect sphere, that part of the mirror will be reflecting light outside of the point, and that part of the mirror will appear either darker or lighter than the rest of the mirror.

Answer 2

If there were no light source within the sphere you could see nothing. Let's suppose there is a light source.

Given a mirror of radius r, the focal point is at a distance of r/2 from the surface of the sphere. What you would see depends on how far away your eyes are from the mirror surface. If you are further than r/2 from the surface you see an inverted image of yourself. The closer you get to the focal point, the larger you become. At the the center of the sphere your image is inverted and the same size as you. At the focal point you look infinitely big - you see only a portion of your eyeball. Closer than that and you see a non-inverted image of yourself.

You will also see an image of the light source. It will appear inverted or not depending on it's location.

You can check it out looking into a shiny spoon. A spoon is not a perfect sphere, but it will give you an idea of what you will see.

Answer 3

Are mirrors perfect as well? Is there a light source inside of the sphere and outside the focal point?

Without the light source inside, it would be absolutely dark (somebody has already answered that)

With the light source inside the sphere everything will be white, because of infinite reflections and interference between the light source and your reflection (so even if the light source has a coherent wavelength like lasers do, there will be interference and wavelength shift)

Interesting question.

Answer 4

There would be no reflection as reflections rely on light. If you were in a perfect sphere of mirrors then no light could enter therefore the mirrors would appear black (if you could see which once more, due to the lack of light) you would be unable to do.
However, say you had a torch, then my best guess would be that it would be the complete opposite, a blindingly bright light as all the light is constantly reflected and re-reflected.

Answer 5

It would be like you,maybe a bit distorted but definitely like you. Why did you think if you stood inside a perfect sphere made of mirrors that the reflection would be like the seaside or something !lol

Answer 6

Aside from the fact that we can't make a perfect sphere, it would depend on if you are actually standing on the shell of the sphere or suspended in the center. The location of the light source matters as well. In general, I'd say 'confusing'.

I am aware my answer demonstrates little if any knowledge of physics.

Answer 7

you didnt say if there would be a light source, so I will assume there isnt one. It would be very dark. With a light source, the foucalt test would apply, however your presence within the sphere would interrupt the light rays convergence, there fore light would reflect off of you and thus randomly back to the sphere thus lighting it slightly. You would see reflections of yourself and your reflections!

Answer 8

You would see an infinite reflection of yourself in every direction apart from the reflection paths actually blocked by you. Sounds like it would be great to try!

Answer 9

If u were inside, it would be same as lookin at u on a concave mirror

Answer 10

An oompah loompah without the tango'd look