Reflection from Curved Surfaces: Optic Mirage

Photos Show the Demonstration Used at the University of Texas at Austin:

Instructions / Notes:

• Two concave mirrors face each other to form a clam shell .
• The top mirror has hold in the center through which a real image versus a virtual image can be observed.
• The projected image, in this case a pig, appears to be resting on top of a convex surface.
• The pig is used because it is made soft enough material so as to not scratch the mirror.

Last updated on March 9, 2023