Example 7: Separating rotation from reflection
Last Updated On: Sun Sep 06 2026Given Data
- A figure has a dot at its top-left corner.
- Option A places the dot at bottom-right.
- Option B places the dot at top-right.
Question
Which option is the mirror image in a vertical line?
Answer
Option B.
Solution
- A vertical mirror leaves top and bottom unchanged.
- The top-left dot must move only to top-right.
- Option A is consistent with a 180-degree rotation, not a mirror image.