Re: Mirror Puzzle
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Some time ago I was asked the following question. After I really couldn't figure it out, I was given an answer, and never did understand it completely. So, I'm seeking an explanation. When you look in a mirror, left and right is reversed. Yet, up and down are not. Why does a mirror prefer one reflection axis over another? -RMJ [/ QUOTE ] It's because if you were to turn around and face yourself, thus bringing your right side across from your former left side, you would be Rotating yourself around a vertical axis. You would have to rotate around a horizontal axis to reverse up/down. PairTheBoard |
Re: Mirror Puzzle
The mirror doesn't reflect left to right, but it reflects back to front.
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Re: Mirror Puzzle
Left and right is relative to the observer. Up and down is not.
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Re: Mirror Puzzle
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The mirror doesn't reflect left to right, but it reflects back to front. [/ QUOTE ] To me, this explanation makes the most sense. I am sure that many of the other explanations are equivalent, but for now I can live with this one. Thanks, everyone. -RMJ |
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