NOTE: VHS. This video investigates the various uses of light. The concept of reflection is illustrated through visual imagery. Various types of mirrors, the most common reflective surface, are discussed as well. Refraction of light is explained. The role of different types of lenses in light refraction is also conveyed. Eye glasses, contact lenses, binoculars and how each manipulates light to allow us to see better is illustrated using real-life images. The laser and its numerous uses is explored. Terminology discussed includes: regular and diffuse reflection, plane, concave, and convex mirrors, refraction, index of refraction, concave and convex lenses and lasers.

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