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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-May
Pages: 4
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Images in the Air
Riveros, H. G.; Rosenberger, Franz
Physics Education, v47 n3 p342-345 May 2012
This article discusses two "magic tricks" in terms of underlying optical principles. The first trick is new and produces a "ghost" in the air, and the second is the classical real image produced with two parabolic mirrors. (Contains 2 figure and 6 photos.)
Descriptors: Optics, Physics, Scientific Principles, Science Instruction, Science Experiments, Visual Perception
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Language: English
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