Archimede's Death Ray

A group of students repoduce the rumoured Archimedes "burning glass" and focus the suns rays onto a box that explodes

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Education

Tags:

• Archimede's
• Death
• Ray
• Concave
• mirror
• focus
• physical
• science

[thedsearch]

Can you tell me exactly what kind of mirrors they are using in this? Thank you.

[daveerbscinerd]

@thedsearch Sorry changed email account so I missed your comment. The mirrors were just scrap glass (~6X8 inches). If you are interested in an attempt at a greater distance reply and we will start a discussion of the cheats and realities

[youngkalvin]

NICE. What was the box made out of, and what was in it?

[daveerbscinerd]

The box was made out of plywood weakly held together with shock cord. Since the noise & smoke are produced by explosive mixtures I only give this information to individuals that can demonstrate they will use it for educational purposes.

[intigfx]

some guys there have very poor aim

[Adipatus]

ARCHEMEDES RULES !!!!!

[DavidUmstattd]

Why is it exploding?

[Olorin1001]

@thedsearch I used a small concave bathroom mirror and it worked perfectly, albeit at a short distance but still.

[siasti]

An experiment like this makes science seem fun, not just a boring slog through "facts". Teachers who suggest experiments like this ought to be congratulated.

[Kamon62]

The reflected light seems to have a life of its own...they move randomly and independantly and when something explodes near them, they scatter! :p

[Jthetinman]

Aim it toward Iraq

[SYSPrison]

I wish I could be a part of this..

[turkd13]

i got better aim during an earthquake man...

[koralen08]

ya think