π· Mirror and Water Images β Non-Verbal Reasoning
β What is a Mirror Image?
A mirror image is the reflection of an object or figure as seen in a mirror placed vertically on the left or right side of the figure.
β What is a Water Image?
A water image is the reflection of an object as seen in a mirror placed horizontally below the figureβjust like the reflection you see in water.
π§ Differences Between Mirror and Water Image
Feature | Mirror Image | Water Image |
---|---|---|
Mirror Placement | Vertical (left or right side) | Horizontal (bottom) |
Direction | Left β Right changes | Top β Bottom changes |
Examples | b β d, E β Ζ | M β W, P β b |
π How to Solve Mirror Image Questions
β Steps to Draw Mirror Image
- Imagine a mirror on the left side of the image.
- Reverse left and right parts of the figure.
- Do NOT flip the top and bottom.
- Letters and numbers appear flipped horizontally.
π Mirror Image of Letters
Original | Mirror Image |
---|---|
A | A |
B | β |
C | Ζ |
D | β |
E | Ζ |
F | κ» |
G | Ο± |
H | H |
K | κ |
L | β |
M | M |
N | Π |
P | Τ |
Q | α» |
R | Π― |
S | S |
Z | ΖΈ |
π’ Mirror Image of Numbers
Original | Mirror Image |
---|---|
0 | 0 |
1 | 1 |
2 | β |
3 | Ζ |
4 | γ£ |
5 | ΖΌ |
6 | α |
7 | γ₯ |
8 | 8 |
9 | Ο¬ |
π Example: Mirror Image of "CAT"
- Original: C A T
- Mirror Image: Ζ A β₯
π§ Water Image Explanation
β Steps to Draw Water Image
- Imagine water below the image.
- Flip the image upside down (top becomes bottom).
- Left and right remain the same.
π Water Image of Letters
Original | Water Image |
---|---|
M | W |
N | β© |
A | β |
B | q |
P | b |
Q | d |
T | β₯ |
V | β§ |
Y | β |
β Note: Letters like H, O, X, I, U appear the same in water image.
π Example: Water Image of "MOTEL"
- Original: M O T E L
- Water Image: W O β₯ Ζ β
π§© Sample Questions
π· Q1: Mirror Image
What will be the mirror image of βLOGβ?
β
Answer: β
O Ο±
π§ Q2: Water Image
What is the water image of βMATHβ?
β
Answer: W β β₯ H
π Important Tips
Tip # | Trick |
---|---|
1οΈβ£ | Only reverse left-right in mirror images |
2οΈβ£ | Only reverse top-bottom in water images |
3οΈβ£ | Draw grid or trace shapes for tough figures |
4οΈβ£ | Practice alphabets and digits separately |
5οΈβ£ | Practice mirrored clocks, figures, and symbols too |