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| − | : [[ | + | : [[Mirror]]s are usually made of metal because it is shiny. The [[metal]] is sometimes covered in [[glass]] to protect the [[metal]]. |
: A [[mirror]] can be used to change the direction of [[light]] by [[Reflection|reflecting]] it. | : A [[mirror]] can be used to change the direction of [[light]] by [[Reflection|reflecting]] it. | ||
: A [[mirror]] makes an [[object]] look like it's in a place that it is not. | : A [[mirror]] makes an [[object]] look like it's in a place that it is not. | ||
Revision as of 09:50, 21 October 2018
Contents
Key Stage 2
Meaning
A mirror is a shiny surface used to reflect the image of an object.
About Mirrors
- Mirrors are usually made of metal because it is shiny. The metal is sometimes covered in glass to protect the metal.
- A mirror can be used to change the direction of light by reflecting it.
- A mirror makes an object look like it's in a place that it is not.
Examples
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| This mirror makes it look like the triangle is in front of the eye, but it is not. | A periscope uses the reflection from two mirrors to see a clear image. |
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A mirror is a shiny surface used to reflect the image of an object.
About Mirrors
- Mirrors are usually made of metal because it is shiny. The metal is sometimes covered in glass to protect the metal.
- A mirror can be used to change the direction of light by reflecting it.
- A mirror makes an object look like it's in a place that it is not.
- Reflection from a mirror follows the Law of Reflection.
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| When a ray of light strikes a mirror it is reflected by the same angle that it arrives. |