6A20.30 Lamp in the Socket -- a Real Image Illusion

PURPOSE: To demonstrate the "reality" of real images

DESCRIPTION: A lightbulb appears to be lit in a socket, but it's really a very good real image!

SETUP TIME: Ready to go.

COMPONENT LIST:

    


  1. Box with socket/lightbulb			On Optics Shelves


  2. Nice Spherical Mirror			Under Repair

SUGGESTIONS:

REFERENCES: PIRA 6A20.30

OTHER NOTES: The mirror was significantly damaged this fall. It is scheduled to be resilvered soon. It may still be used before it is resilvered, however the illusion is not as complete.