Eli5 How do mirrors work? What causes the glass to reflect and not be see-through? 726 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question90.71K May 15, 2020 0 Comments Eli5 How do mirrors work? What causes the glass to reflect and not be see-through? In: Physics 3 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted May 15, 2020 0 Comments The difference in refractive indexes between the air and the coating behind the glass. If the difference is large enough, the EM waves that we call light cannot penetrate and reflected. You are viewing 1 out of 3 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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