2006-09-23 21:44:36 · 6 answers · asked by whitewizard_mithrandir 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
It reflects and acts as a window at the same time. Has to do with the glass and the coating.
2006-09-23 21:53:02 · answer #1 · answered by Island Queen 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It works like window tint. A person inside the room looking out has no light in there. Now the people in the room looking at a mirror has a light on which helps the reflective properties.
Some two way mirrors are cheap film which can be seen through from the opposing side if you reverse the lights.
2006-09-24 04:58:25 · answer #2 · answered by Labatt113 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A two-way mirror generally takes advantage of the fact that one side is more brightly lighted than the other - like looking out of a window from a brightly lighted room into the outdoors at night. You can't see out, but others can potentially see in. Similarly, a two-way mirror's coating enhances this effect, reflecting light from the brightly lighted side, but allowing those on the more dimly-lighted side to see through.
2006-09-24 04:54:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are gaps in the metallic coating, tiny ones. Kind of like mixing a screen door and a mirror.
A two-way mirror really is visible either way. If both sides of the mirror are equally bright, you will be able to see yourself and the other side, but if one side is bright and one side is dim, then the person on the bright side will only see themself and the person on the dark side will see through like a window.
2006-09-24 04:58:00 · answer #4 · answered by d.farrell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you look in the mirror people are on the other side laughing at you.
2006-09-24 04:47:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
wizzardry........magic!
2006-09-24 04:52:50 · answer #6 · answered by Jenny A 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋