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A spoon acts as a rough-and-ready convex or concave mirror, depending on which side of ityou admire yourself in, so it follows the rules of curved mirrors. Also, a spoon's geometry is not that of a spherical or parabolic cap so will give a distorted image anyway.

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Why can you see your reflection in a spoon?

You can see your reflection in a spoon because its surface is smooth and shiny, acting like a mirror to reflect light. The curvature of the spoon also helps concentrate light, making the reflection more clear.


Why can you see yourself in a spoon but not a piece of cloth?

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If you look at your reflection in a metal spoon the image is distorted why do you think that?

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Why do we see ourselves upside down in a spoon?

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What kind of mirror is shaped like the inside of a spoon?

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What is difference between plane mirror and mirror?

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What kind of mirror is the back of a spoon?

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Why is your image in a spoon is upside down if you look into into the bowl but erect if you look into the back?

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Why you can see your reflection in a spoon but not in a piece of cloth?

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If you didn't have a mirror how can you check that you don't have anything stuck in your teeth?

window reflection ask someone feel with tongue look in spoon use cell phone


What happens when you look into a spoon with light?

When you look into a spoon with light, you see a reflection of yourself or your surroundings. The curved shape of the spoon can distort the image, making it appear larger, smaller, or different than the original.