Mirror illusions

[tongzilla]

I figured there's an illusion looking at your own setup with a mirror face-on in front of you.

 

[Brian Manzella]

I figured there's an illusion looking at your own setup with a mirror face-on in front of you.

Go ahead Leo—tell us.

 

[tongzilla]

Go ahead Leo—tell us.

Things look more "backward leaning" than it actually is.

 

[tongzilla]

Things look more "backward leaning" than it actually is.

So, if the shaft looks vertical in the mirror, it's actually forward leaning. Use a box and put your shaft against it to see for yourself.

 

[Biffer]

Mirror, mirror on the wall.....

So, if the shaft looks vertical in the mirror, it's actually forward leaning. Use a box and put your shaft against it to see for yourself.

I've noticed the same effect, Leo.

Do you get the same result in all mirrors?

Mirrors are like people, they don't always tell the truth.