Symmetric Reflection

Reflection SymmetryReflection TheoryReflection ImageApplication of ReflectionMake a kaleidoscope

Reflection Symmetry in Alphabets

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Exercise

A Reflection Symmetry is a type of symmetry in which one half of the object is the mirror image of the other.

Reflection symmetry is also called line Symmetry or mirror symmetry because there is a line in the figure where a mirror could be placed, and the figure would look the same.

Reflection Symmetry

The object and its image are symmetrical with reference to the mirror line.

In reflection symmetry, there is a mirror and a object. In the mirror, an image is formed that is the reflection of the object in the mirror.

Reflection Theory

Reflection Image

Application of Reflection

Decorative paper cut-outs for festive occasions

KaleidoscopeA kaleidoscope uses mirrors to produce images that have several lines of symmetry

Kaleidoscope Images

Make a kaleidoscope

Take three mirror plates of size 2 cm × 10 cm (), polished on one side.

Adjust these mirror plates in the form of triangular prism and tide it with thread or tape. Also, close the one end of prism with paper and tape it.

Take some small piece of broken bangles and put inside the prism. Your Kaleidoscope is ready. Put your eye on open end and Enjoy the shade.

Reflection Symmetry in Alphabets

 What reflection symmetry does a letters has? A letter may has both horizontal and vertical lines of reflection.

Vertical lines of reflection.

Horizontal lines of reflection.

Both horizontal and vertical lines of reflection

ExerciseIdentify the line of symmetry in the given alphabets:

No line of symmetryHorizontal line of symmetryVertical line of symmetryNo line of symmetryVertical as well as Horizontal line of symmetry