Question

Explain the construction kaleidoscope.

Answer 1

The steps to construct Kaleidoscope are mentioned below:

1. Take 3 long rectangular pieces of mirrors.
2. Join the mirrors so that it forms a triangular prism shape.
3. Fix this inside thick circular cardboard.
4. At one end attach a circular plane glass plate.
5. Place small pieces of colored glass or broken colored bangles on this glass plate.
6. There should be enough space for the glass piece to move around.
7. Using a circular cardboard disc close the other end with a hole in the center.

Hence, the Kaleidoscope can be constructed using thick cardboard, rectangular mirror pieces, circular plane mirror disc, and broken pieces of colored bangles or glass.