Why can we see our image in the mirror? - Vidyadip

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Why can we see our image in the mirror?

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Answer

Light rays reflected from parts of our body fall on mirror and are reflected back. When these reflected rays reach our eyes (reflected on our retina), we can see the image. Mirror has one surface painted so when we see the mirror light rays which reflect from our body not get pass through mirror.

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