Introduction
A mirror image is the reflection of an object as seen in a mirror. In this concept, the left side of the object appears on the right, and the right side appears on the left, while the top and bottom remain the same.
Explanation Step by Step
To identify the mirror image of any figure, letter, or number, follow these steps:
Sub-topics
Mirror Image (Figures, Numbers, and Alphabets)
This involves understanding how geometric shapes, digits (0-9), and capital/small letters change their orientation when reflected.
Examples
Example 1: Alphabet Mirror Image
Example 2: Number Mirror Image
Tricks and Shortcuts
Letters like A, H, I, M, O, T, U, V, W, X, and Y look exactly the same in a mirror because they are vertically symmetrical.
Common Mistakes
Do not flip the image vertically (upside down). That is a water image, not a mirror image. Only flip horizontally.
Practice Questions
Easy Questions
- Which of the following capital letters looks the same in a mirror: P, Q, or M?
- Identify the mirror image of the number 8.
- If a mirror is placed to the right of the letter 'L', which direction will the horizontal line point?
Medium Questions
Hard Questions
Revision Summary
In a mirror image, the left and right sides are interchanged. The vertical orientation (top and bottom) never changes. Symmetry plays a key role in identifying identical reflections.
