Light rays enter mirror.

Meaning: Light moves into the mirror.

Choice of Words: Light rays are lines of light traveling in a particular direction. Enter means to come or go into a place. Mirror is a reflective surface, usually made of glass with a metallic coating, that reflects light and images.

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Rays of light hit the mirror.

Meaning: This means that the light rays are striking the mirror and bouncing off of it.

Choice of Words: A ray is a line of light that travels in a straight line. Hit means to strike or collide with something. A mirror is a smooth surface that reflects light. When rays of light hit a mirror, they bounce off the mirror's surface and change direction.

Light bounces off the mirror.

Meaning: This means that the light rays are hitting the mirror and changing direction, reflecting back towards the source of the light.

Choice of Words: A light ray is a line of light that travels in a straight line. Bounce means to hit a surface and change direction. A mirror is a smooth surface that reflects light. When light rays bounce off a mirror, they change direction and reflect back towards the source of the light.

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