how do mirriors reflect the image? and a window cant?
2006-12-06 14:15:44 · 5 answers · asked by Homi7 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
google it!
2006-12-06 14:21:21 · answer #1 · answered by ~*Pr1nc355*~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most household mirrors consist of a thin layer of aluminium deposited on a sheet of glass. They are" back silvered", where the reflecting surface is viewed through the glass sheet. This reflects the image at about 80% accuracy. The back of these mirrors are painted black to protect from corrosion. Mirrors used in instruments and industrial applications most likely have the reflective coating on the front surface of the mirror, to improve the image quality. Metal films on the front surface are generally covered with a thin, transparent coating (often silica) to protect them from corrosion.
2006-12-06 14:25:10 · answer #2 · answered by rnrayunretired 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A mirror is nothing more than glass with a thin spray of silver on the back. :This allows the reflection to appear
2006-12-06 14:26:14 · answer #3 · answered by friendly advice from maine 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because mirrors are opaque and windows are transparent..
and mirrors has an alloy at the back , thats why you mirrors can reflect image..
if you want to know more about reflection, go to this site:
www.wikipedia.org/wiki/main_page
2006-12-06 14:25:54 · answer #4 · answered by lyra_may 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
science
2006-12-06 14:23:35 · answer #5 · answered by NONAME 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋