Mirrors work like a magic window that shows you what's behind it, but instead of seeing through the glass, you see yourself. When light from your face hits the mirror, it bounces back and goes into your eyes, making it look like you're looking at yourself. It’s kind of like when you wave at someone in a window, and they wave back, only this time, both people are you!
Examples
- A boy waves at his reflection in the mirror, only to find out that he is also waving back!
- You look into a mirror and laugh because your hair looks messy, just like you do every morning.
- When you stick your tongue out at a mirror, it’s almost as if the mirror sticks its tongue out at you.
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See also
- Why Do Mirrors Reflect But Not Absorb?
- Why Do Holograms Look Like They're Floating?
- How Do Holograms Actually Work?
- How Can a Single Light Bulb Make You See the Whole Room?
- Why Do Holograms Look Like They’re Floating in Midair?