How Does a Mirror Actually Reflect Images?

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.

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  1. When you wave your hand in front of a mirror, it looks like the mirror is waving back.
  2. A cat walking toward a mirror seems to be walking into another room.
  3. You can see your face clearly in a mirror even though it's just a flat surface.

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