Light Speed Mirror Reflection: Can You See Yourself?

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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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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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