Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2026
DOI
10.1119/5.0263622
Publication Title
The Physics Teacher
Volume
64
Issue
1
Pages
81
Abstract
The article focuses on the phenomenon of multiple reflections of sunlight observed in glass globes, specifically a hollow glass globe and a smaller solid glass globe. The author describes the process of observing and sketching the ray diagrams for the reflections, noting that different angles of incidence produce various reflection patterns. The article poses questions regarding the deviation angles of rays after multiple internal reflections in both hollow and solid spheres, inviting readers to explore the differences in behavior based on the refractive index of the materials. Additionally, it encourages engagement with Fermi Questions, which involve estimation techniques for scientific inquiries.
Rights
© 2026 Authors. Published under an exclusive license by American Association of Physics Teachers.
Data Availability
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“This article may be downloaded for personal use only. Any other use requires prior permission of the author and AIP Publishing. This article appeared in
Adam, J. (2026). Move over, Tatooine. Physics Teacher, 64(1), 81.
and may be found at https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0263622."
Original Publication Citation
Adam, J. (2026). Move over, Tatooine. The Physics Teacher, 64(1), 81. https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0263622
ORCID
0000-0001-5537-2889 (Adam)
Repository Citation
Adam, John, "Move Over, Tatooine" (2026). Mathematics & Statistics Faculty Publications. 311.
https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/mathstat_fac_pubs/311