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Can Mirrors Create Infinite Reflections?
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- While two facing mirrors seem to create an infinite tunnel, the reflections do eventually end.
- Every mirror absorbs a tiny fraction of light energy each time a reflection occurs.
- Because of this energy loss, each successive reflection becomes slightly darker and greener.
- Most high-quality mirrors can only produce a few hundred reflections before they fade into invisibility.
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