Non-Verbal Reasoning

Mirror & Water Images

Find mirror and water reflections

Mirror and Water Image questions test your understanding of reflections — horizontal (mirror) and vertical (water) reflections of figures, letters, and numbers.

What is Mirror & Water Images?

A mirror image is the lateral (left-right) inversion of a figure as seen in a mirror. A water image is the vertical (top-bottom) inversion as seen in water reflection. You must identify the correct reflection.

Why is it Important?

Mirror and Water Images test spatial visualization skills and appear in SSC, NDA, and various competitive exams.

Key Techniques

Mirror image: flip left-right (vertical axis reflection)
Water image: flip top-bottom (horizontal axis reflection)
Symmetrical letters/numbers look the same in mirror (A, H, M, O, T, U, V, W, X, Y)
Clock hands in mirror show: subtract actual time from 12:00 (approx)

Common Patterns

•Letter/number reflection

•Clock reflection

•Figure reflection

•Combined mirror + water reflection

💡 Pro Tips

1.Place an actual mirror on the page to verify during practice

2.For mirror: vertical elements stay, horizontal elements flip

3.For water: horizontal elements stay, vertical elements flip

4.Practice with the alphabet — memorize which letters change

📋 Exams Where Asked

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between mirror and water images?

Mirror image flips left-right (as seen in a mirror held to the right). Water image flips top-bottom (as seen in water below the figure). The axis of reflection is different.

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