Mirrors work by bouncing light back at us. When you stand in front of a mirror, the light from your face hits the mirror and bounces back to your eyes, making it look like you're looking back at yourself. It's like when you throw a ball at a wall, it comes right back! The mirror uses something called smooth surfaces to make this happen, which is why your reflection looks clear and sharp.
Examples
- When you wave to a mirror, your reflection waves back, just like when you talk to a friend who's right in front of you.
- A smooth mirror reflects clear images, while a rough surface (like a piece of paper) makes the image blurry and wobbly.
- If you draw on a mirror with a marker, your reflection will look like it’s drawing too, but only if both of you are looking at each other.
See also
- What Causes the Northern Lights?
- How Does a Mirror Work Exactly?
- Why Does Time Seem to Fly When You're Having Fun?
- What Causes the Sky to Change Colors at Sunset?
- What's the Point of a Shadow?
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