Can we see our image in mirror wen there is no source of light ? Why ?

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No

Our image can be seen only when the light rays reflected from our body reaches the mirror and gets reflected back to reach our eyes.

Hence, in the absence of source of light, it is not possible to see our image.

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Can we see our image in mirror wen there is no source of light ? Why ?

No Our image can be seen only when the light rays reflected from our body reaches the mirror and gets reflected back to reach our eyes. Hence, in the absence of source of light, it is not possible to see our image.

No

Our image can be seen only when the light rays reflected from our body reaches the mirror and gets reflected back to reach our eyes.

Hence, in the absence of source of light, it is not possible to see our image.