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How do you make a rainbow light effect?

Published in Optics 1 min read

You can create a rainbow light effect using a mirror, water, and a flashlight.

Here's how:

  1. Prepare the Setup: Fill a container with water.
  2. Position the Mirror: Place a small mirror partially submerged in the water, tilting it slightly.
  3. Shine the Light: Shine a flashlight onto the submerged part of the mirror.
  4. Observe: Adjust the angle of the flashlight and the mirror until a rainbow appears on a nearby surface.

The light from the flashlight passes through the water and hits the mirror. The mirror reflects the light, and the water acts as a prism, separating the white light into its component colors, creating a rainbow effect.