Understanding Mirrors

What is the primary reason smooth surfaces can reflect images back to us?

• They change the color of light.

• They scatter light in all directions.

• They bounce light rays back at the same angle.

• They absorb light completely.

What material were the earliest known mirrors made from?

• Polished copper

• Obsidian

• Aluminum

• Silver

Which civilization is credited with creating mirrors using polished copper?

• Mayan civilization

• Chinese dynasties

• Mediterranean civilizations

• Ancient Egyptians

What innovation did Venetian craftsmen introduce in the 1500s for mirror-making?

• Using polished copper

• Coating glass with tin and mercury

• Coating glass with silver

• Using obsidian

What is a unique feature of modern mirrors compared to ancient ones?

• They are only available to wealthy individuals.

• They are manufactured with precision for perfect reflection.

• They require regular polishing.

• They are made from volcanic glass.