Question

How is the phenomenon of reflection used in making a kaleidoscope? What are the applications of a kaleidoscope?

Answer 1

A kaleidoscope uses multiple reflection to form beautiful symmetric images. There are three plane mirrors strips inclined at 60 that is fitted in a cylindrical card box. Some coloured pieces of broken bangles or colourful paper bits are placed between the mirrors between two transparent glass sheets, symmetrical images with regular colourful patterns are produced.
Applications of Kaleidoscope:
Since it produces symmetric images, it is useful in studying geometric patterns in mathematics and also a toy.