How Do Mirrors Really Work?

Imagine a mirror is like a magical window, when you look into it, it shows you what's on the other side. It works by using silver or aluminum, which catch light and send it back to your eyes. So instead of seeing through the glass, you see yourself!

When light hits a mirror, it bounces off the shiny part, this is called reflection. Your eyes then take that reflected light and turn it into an image of you.