Eli5: Why do we see our reflection in mirror or polished surface but not on other objects like wall? 232 viewsJanuary 1, 2024 Question99.00K April 12, 2023 0 Comments Eli5: Why do we see our reflection in mirror or polished surface but not on other objects like wall? In: 0 6 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted April 12, 2023 0 Comments The mirror is smooth and very reflective, so it reflects the light back almost purely uniformly making a coherent picture. While other things, they are not nearly as smooth and not as reflective, they scatter the light as they reflect it. You are viewing 1 out of 6 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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