Light and Mirrors

Explore how mirrors of different shapes reflect parallel sunlight or beams from focused light sources. You can change the position of the light source by dragging it around. You can also adjust the orientation and position of the mirror, along with other specific attributes.

Press START to begin the day simulator. Try to keep the sun beams focused on the water tank in order to boil it. You can adjust the orientation and position of the mirror, along with other specific attributes.

Line:

Polygon:

Circle:

Parabola:

Plane
mirror

Polygonal
mirror

Spherical
mirror

Parabolic
mirror

Sun

Flashlight

Temperature

Energy

Boiling time

Your score

High score

GAME OVER

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