Mirrors flip images left to right, but not up and down. Imagine you wave your right hand in front of a mirror, it looks like your reflection is waving its left hand. It’s like the mirror is taking a photo from the back instead of the front. Mirrors work by reflecting light, and that’s why they flip things horizontally but not vertically.
Examples
- Waving your right hand makes your reflection look like it’s waving its left hand.
- Your reflection looks normal when you stand on your head, upside down, but not flipped.
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See also
- What Causes the Northern Lights?
- How Does a Mirror Work Exactly?
- How Does Gravity Affect the Moon’s Orbit?
- What Causes a ‘Golden’ Sunset or Sunrise?
- How Does Gravity Affect Space Travel?
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