Imagine you're standing in front of a mirror. When light from you hits the mirror, it bounces back and makes your image appear on the other side. The mirror is like a magical painter that copies you onto its surface. Mirrors use something called reflection to show us what we look like, even though they’re just smooth and shiny.
Examples
- When you wave your hand in front of a mirror, it looks like the mirror is waving back.
- A cat walking toward a mirror seems to be walking into another room.
- You can see your face clearly in a mirror even though it's just a flat surface.
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See also
- Why Does Time Seem to Fly When You're Having Fun?
- What Causes the Sky to Change Colors at Sunset?
- What Causes the Northern Lights?
- What Causes a ‘Golden’ Sunset or Sunrise?
- How Does a Mirror Work Exactly?
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