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Non Life Sciences => Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology => Topic started by: myriam on 09/05/2010 19:21:51

Title: why does mirror reflect the image ?
Post by: myriam on 09/05/2010 19:21:51

hello there

why does mirror or water reflect the image, what is so special in its molecullar structure ? [::)]

Title: why does mirror reflect the image ?
Post by: JP on 10/05/2010 04:05:28

Hi Myriam,

Your eyes form an image because of the way they collect the light coming from an object.  When you look in a mirror, your eyes create an image using the reflected light. 

How reflection works was discussed previously here: http://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/index.php?topic=31260.msg307950#msg307950

Title: why does mirror reflect the image ?
Post by: myriam on 13/05/2010 13:13:07

Hi JP

thank you for the link

interesting to know