Question
What is lateral inversion? Give an example where it is useful.
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Answer
Lateral inversion is the perceived reversal of left and right in a mirror image compared to the object it is reflecting. In simpler terms, when you raise your left hand in front of a mirror, it looks like the right hand of your image is raised.
Example:The word "AMBULANCE" is written as "ƆИA˥UqMA" so that drivers looking in their rearview mirrors can read it correctly and make way.
Example:The word "AMBULANCE" is written as "ƆИA˥UqMA" so that drivers looking in their rearview mirrors can read it correctly and make way.
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