Science · Interactive demo
Why do eyes glow red in flash photos?
Slide a camera's flash away from its lens and watch the red return beam miss. A simplified model of why eyes glow red in flash photos.
Created by ExplainerTools.
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This interactive demo gives you a visual way into science. The key ideas include light, eyes, photography, flash.
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