Ravi is standing in front of a mirror in a dark room. He shines a torch onto the mirror. Why is he able to see the spot of light on the wall behind him?
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Step 1: Light travels from the torch to the mirror.
Step [2-9]: Mirrors have smooth, shiny surfaces that bounce light off.
Step [2-9]: This bouncing of light is called reflection, which directs the light onto the wall.
Correct answer: Light is reflected by the mirror.
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