Mirror question

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Please help me out with this confusing question!

Why are images in a mirror flipped horizontally and not vertically? For example, although I wear my wristwatch on my left wrist, and my reflection wears his on his right wrist, my reflection is not standing on his head.

Please explain in your own words, 200 words minimum.

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Explanation & Answer

Why are images in a mirror flipped horizontally and not vertically? Mirrors images are actually flipped horizontally and not vertically. Understanding the mechanism of why images appear to be flipped horizontally calls for one's understanding...


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