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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Why do we see ourselves in the mirror? @AlexandervonHumboldt2

OpenStudy (alexandervonhumboldt2):

The fact that rays of light are reflected from a very smooth surface regularly is the reason why we can see ourselves in a mirror. If you look in a mirror, you appear to be behind the mirror but, of course, you are not so what you see is called a virtual image.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

can you explain that in seventh grade words please? lol @AlexandervonHumboldt2

OpenStudy (alexandervonhumboldt2):

ok

OpenStudy (alexandervonhumboldt2):

rays of light are reflected from a very smooth surface regularly .

OpenStudy (anonymous):

can one of you help me

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so the answer is that.. We see ourselves in the mirror because the rays of light are reflected of a smooth surface.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (alexandervonhumboldt2):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

AWESOME! :)

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