Grade 1 science · A.13 · Waves and light
Mirror reflection
A mirror shows images because it reflects light from objects, not creates or changes it.
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Maya and Ana are curious. What does a mirror show when you stand in front of it?
- A shadow of yourself
- A drawing of your face
- An image of yourself (right)
Lena and Sam are curious. What does a mirror show when you stand in front of it?
- A shadow of yourself
- An image of yourself (right)
- A drawing of your face
Leo wonders: A mirror shows Nora's shirt. What causes this?
- The mirror changes colors
- The shirt sends light to the mirror
- Light reflects from the shirt (right)
Tip: A mirror shows images because it reflects light from objects, not creates or changes it.
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