I thought that there was a topic for asking questions without starting a discussion, but I couldn't find it (plus I'm on my laptop on vacation). |
You are referring to Quick Questions, Short Answers - No Debate.
2. Physics question. There's a rotating exhaust vent which is very shiny, highly reflective. At night it seems to have a prismatic effect as it takes yellow and white street light light and generates a rainbow of colors -- mainly we see glints of red and blue along with white. Is there an explanation for that effect? |
I came here to illuminate you about the above thread, but this intrigues me. I'm guessing that whatever is being exhausted from the vent is causing some refraction from the light bouncing off the reflective surface - resulting in the effect. But it's a wild swing in the dark, to be honest.