Colin wants to know how magnifying glasses work.
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The short answer is that they are made of a special material that is shaped in a special way. The shape of the material (usually glass but it can be plastic) makes the light bend in a specific way. This bending of light makes things look bigger.
You can get an example of this effect just by sticking your forearm into a bathtub when its full of water. Your arm will look bent but it's just a trick of light.
Posted by vinny | April 5, 2006 7:16 PM
Posted on April 5, 2006 19:16
Actually, magnifying glasses make your eye bigger - if you look at yourself in the mirror while holding up a magnifying glass you will see what I mean.
Posted by km | April 14, 2006 10:34 AM
Posted on April 14, 2006 10:34