I’ve actually played around with different types of mirrors in my photography hobby, it’s pretty fun! Basically, mirrors reflect light because they have a smooth shiny surface. If the surface is rough, the light scatters and you don’t get a good reflection. So, for a good mirror, you need something very smooth and reflective like silver or aluminum.

Principles of Light Reflection in Mirrors:

Mirrors work by reflecting light, utilizing the physical law of reflection. When light rays strike a smooth, polished surface, they bounce off at the same angle at which they hit the surface, but in a different direction. This phenomenon is governed by the law of reflection, which states that the angle of incidence (the angle at which incoming light rays approach the surface) is equal to the angle of reflection (the angle at the same rays leave the surface).

Mirrors are typically coated with a metallic layer (often silver or aluminum) because metals are good reflectors of light. This metallic coating is usually applied to the back of a glass sheet to protect it from damage or corrosion, making the mirror durable and clear.

Mirrors, right? Just glass with a coat of shiny metal behind it. You look into it, and there it is—your face staring back at you. It’s like magic, but not really. It’s just the light bouncing back at you. I guess that’s why we see ourselves or anything else in front of them.

Oh, come on, why make it complicated? Mirrors reflect; that’s what they do. Point a light at them, and they’ll throw it right back at you. If you want fancy explanations, maybe check out a physics book or something.