Geometric Reflections Explorer

GOAL: Understand how a reflection creates a mirror image with corresponding points the same distance from the line of reflection.

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose a shape and reflection line, then drag any point of the original figure to see its mirror image update.

Controls

Shape

Reflection Line

Line Position: 0

Original Shape Color

Reflected Shape Color

Line Thickness: 3

Display Options

Reflection creates a mirror image of a shape across a line. Each point and its reflection are the same distance from the line of reflection.