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Periscope

Periscopes let you see around objects.

This periscope uses glass prisms to reflect light. The prisms are arranged in a special way. Light passes straight into the prism.

It is reflected by the inner surface of the glass when it tries to leave.

Each prism acts as a flat mirror.


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