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The answer is that one mirror inside the periscope is meant to reflect the light onto the other mirror so that it goes back into your eyes. It was popularly used in World War I to see over the trenches without being a heavy target to artillery. It is also still used in submarines to see above water level whilst staying submerged.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe reflection of light, via the use of mirrors.
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∙ 11y agoit is called periscope because it is periscope
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∙ 11y agoit works on the principle of Multiple Reflection
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∙ 11y agoprinciples of periscope is simply reflection of light
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What are the Uses of light travels in a straight line in your daily life?
(1) The principle of camera depends on it (2)Periscope- its mode of action dpends on the rectilinear propagation of light
Would a mirror periscope be better than a prism periscope?
No
How does a periscope make light turn corners?
The periscope has a reflector to make the light turn corners
Where is a periscope on a MD 80 jet?
Periscope is located left of center, opposite the thirdwindow aft of the second overwing exit.
What is a periscope in detail?
A periscope is an optical instrument that uses a system of prisms, lenses, or mirrors to reflect images through a tube. Light from a distant object strikes the top mirror and is then reflected at an angle of 90 degrees down the periscope tube. At the bottom of the periscope, the light strikes another mirror and is then reflected into the viewer's eye.
Principle of light of a periscope use to work?
A periscope works on the principle of total internal reflection of light. Made with the help of two right angle prisms, the principle can be observed at the prisms' back face.
What principle of light does the periscope use to work?
The Reflection.
What is the antonym for periscope?
well there really is no antonym that i know of for periscope because a periscope is an object.
Who discover the periscope?
someone discovered the periscope
Diagrams for a periscope rifle?
a diagram of a periscope
What are the Uses of light travels in a straight line in your daily life?
(1) The principle of camera depends on it (2)Periscope- its mode of action dpends on the rectilinear propagation of light
Who is the inventor of periscope?
The periscope was invented in 1450 by Johann Gutenberg
When was the periscope invented?
The periscope was invented in 1450 by Johann Gutenberg.
Would a mirror periscope be better than a prism periscope?
No
When was Periscope Life created?
Periscope Life was created in 1980.
When was Periscope Entertainment created?
Periscope Entertainment was created in 2004.
When was periscope invented?
The periscope was invented in 1450 by Johann Gutenberg.
