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Posted by Derrick on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 6:00pm.

How does a periscope work when it has 2 mirrors and light?

A.Lenses refract the light
B.Light bends as it travels and mirrors bend the light more
C.Light travels in a straight line and the mirrors reflect the light
D.Lenses and mirrors reflect the light

Reflect means to bounce off
Refract means to bend

Science Help - drwls, Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 9:23pm
The closest to a correct answer is C. . Light travels in a straight line, but mirrors bend the light ray in two places

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