Example 1: Basic mirror position
Last Updated On: Sun Sep 06 2026Given Data
- A star is drawn at the upper-left of a square.
- A vertical mirror is placed beside the square.
Question
Where will the star appear in the mirror image?
Answer
At the upper-right of the square.
Solution
- A vertical mirror reverses left and right.
- The star remains at the same height, so it stays in the upper half.
- It moves from upper-left to upper-right.