The Impossible Arrow Illusion
Interactive Video
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Science, Physics
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1st - 6th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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The video explores an optical illusion involving an arrow that always appears to point right, even when spun. By introducing a mirror, the reflection points left, creating a puzzling effect. The illusion is explained through perspective and the arrow's unique shape, which only works from certain angles. Viewing the arrow from the top or side reveals the absence of the illusion.
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OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Describe the shape of the arrow and how it contributes to the illusion.
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3 mins • 1 pt
What happens to the illusion when the arrow is viewed directly from the top or from the side?
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