a mirror is a transparent object so light should pass through it but it refelects the light and forms image in it why ? very confusing

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It is so because the side of mirror is silver painted that's why reflection takes place anf image formed.

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a mirror is a transparent object so light should pass through it but it refelects the light and forms image in it why ? very confusing

Dear Student It is so because the side of mirror is silver painted that's why reflection takes place anf image formed. Regards

Dear Student

It is so because the side of mirror is silver painted that's why reflection takes place anf image formed.

Regards