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Everyday Science Questions Answered

S01E03 Why do mirrors reverse left and right but not up and down?

06 Apr 2025

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This episode delves into the perplexing phenomenon of why mirrors appear to swap our left and right sides but not our top and bottom. Have you ever noticed that when you raise your right hand, your reflection seems to raise its left ? Yet, when you nod, your reflection also nods in the same direction? We'll unpack the underlying physics that governs how mirrors work to reveal the fascinating truth behind this everyday illusion

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