Why Do We Use ‘Mirrors’ in Different Ways?

Mirrors help us see things better, but they work in different ways. Some mirrors make things bigger, like the ones on a car's side. Others help you look at yourself from far away, like the mirror in a hallway. Mirrors are like magic windows that change how light bounces back to our eyes.

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  1. A convex mirror on a car helps you see more of the road behind you.
  2. The mirror at the funhouse makes your face look stretched or squished.
  3. A flat mirror lets you brush your teeth while looking at yourself.

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