it is one of the parts of a compound microscope
The shiny surface is a reflector, to reflect the heat outwards towards you.
A mirror, or the shiny side of tin foil
A mirror, or the shiny side of tin foil
Light, shiny surfaces are the best reflectors of radiation
It doesn't corrode and remains shiny.
It reflects light since it is a good reflector.
Because it is shiny and inexpensive. Often it is plated with chrome to increase the reflection.
No, the wind will start to rip it apart right away. Even when it is glued to the reflector with industrial type glue it moves just enough to let the wind under it. Also many types of glue will oxidize the metal in the mylar causing it to be less shiny.
Yes, drywall is a light reflector.
Reflector - newspaper - was created in 1884.
Palmyra Reflector was created in 1829.
Palmyra Reflector ended in 1831.