Elara and Jaxon are standing back-to-back in an open field on a sunny day. They are both holding a large pane of glass between them, which is perpendicular to the ground. Elara paints one side of the glass pane black. Jaxon is looking in the opposite direction of the sun. What does Jaxon see in the glass?
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Jaxon sees his reflection in the glass pane. This is because the side of the pane facing him is not painted and therefore remains reflective. The black paint on the other side will absorb some of the light from the sun that would have otherwise passed through or been reflected by the glass, but it will not affect the reflective property of the side facing Jaxon. Hence, irrespective of the black paint on the other side, the smooth glass surface facing him will reflect light, including Jaxon's own image, allowing him to see his reflection.