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How do mirrors form images?

Bounce rays of light to reveal a reflection.

ScienceClass 72 min video
Illustration of a person and their reflection behind a mirror2:23

What you'll learn

  1. 1How light reflects from a mirror
  2. 2Where the image appears
  3. 3Why the image looks upright and the same size

What happens next

Watch short videoSee how reflected light forms an image in a mirror.Try interactive experimentInteractive activity coming soon.Quick check quizTest what you've learned.
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