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Feynman: Mirrors FUN TO IMAGINE 6

Christopher Sykes · explainer · Watch on YouTube

Everyday physics & science demosFundamental physics

What it is

Richard Feynman, in a clip from the BBC series Fun to Imagine, takes on the puzzle of why mirrors seem to swap left and right but not top and bottom.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Cited as the best explanation of mirror reversal.

  • 3 people recommended it
  • 3 different months
  • 1 strong recommendations
  • first 2012, last 2024

What HN commenters said

  1. “Feynman explains it best”

    Feynman's explanation of mirror reversal

    evanb, 2014-11 · Strong recommendation · in “Top Martin Gardner Physics Stumpers”

  2. “Richard Feynman enjoys discussing this”

    Feynman discussing why mirrors seem to reverse left and right

    QuixoticChris, 2012-12 · Recommendation · in “Math Professor Invents Non-Reversing Mirror”

  3. “Feynman has a good explanation for that”

    Feynman's good explanation of mirror reversal, without the biology

    lloeki, 2024-10 · Recommendation · in “Eye Contact Correction: Redirecting the eyes to look at the camera”

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Topics: feynman, mirrors, physics puzzle, optics, fun to imagine

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