Undergrad Light Speed Mirror Reflection: Can You See Yourself?

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Traveling at the speed of light towards a mirror makes it impossible to see oneself due to the laws of physics. The mirror cannot reach the speed of light in any rest frame, rendering the scenario unfeasible. As discussed, the premise of the question is fundamentally flawed. Therefore, the question cannot be answered within the constraints of current scientific understanding. The discussion concludes with an acknowledgment of these limitations.
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If you’re traveling at the speed of light TOWARDS a mirror, will you be able to see yourself?
 
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The mirror cannot have a speed of c in your rest frame, so not a possible supposition..
 
gsouum said:
If you’re traveling at the speed of light TOWARDS a mirror

As @hutchphd has pointed out, you can't, so your question is not answerable since it's based on an impossible premise.

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