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Can an object be both a good absorber and good reflector at the same time?
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Can an object be both a good absorber and good reflector at the same time why or why not?
No, you can be both good and evil. This is the same concept. The object is either a good absorber or a good reflector, and can not be both. Black is a good absorber, white is a good reflector.
Is a good reflector of radiation a good emitter of radiation?
A good absorber of radiation is a good emitter. Radiation is the energy that that comes from a source and travels through space or through something. Some examples of radiation include light, heat and sound.
Is a good absorber of radiation a good emitter or a poor emitter?
It is a good emitter, as you can not have a good absorber, which isn't a good emitter. Dark, Matt surfaces are good emitters and absorbers e.g. a saucepan.
Is gold a better reflector than gold and why?
Gold is exactly as good a reflector as gold. Because it is the same thing.
Is water a good or poor reflector of light?
good
Can an object be both a good absorber and good reflector at the same time why or why not?
No, you can be both good and evil. This is the same concept. The object is either a good absorber or a good reflector, and can not be both. Black is a good absorber, white is a good reflector.
Why is a poor reflector of heat also a good absorber?
Common sense. Is something is reflected, it cannot be absorbed, and vice versa. If something is a good absorber of heat, it tries to "hold onto" as much heat as possible; if something is a poor reflector of heat, it is bad at minimizing heat absorption.
An object is a good emitter of radiation if it is what?
An object is a good emitter of radiation if it is a good absorber of radiation.
Why are carbon dioxide and water vapor called selective absorbers?
Any object that can specifically absorb and emit radiation (in the form of, say, infrared radiation), is called a selective absorbers. An example is: Snow. It is a good absorber of infrared radiation but poor absorber of sunligh. Object that selectively absorb radiation at some wavelength tend to radiate radiation at that same wavelength. CO2 and water vapors are both very good absorber of infrared radiation but at the same time poor absorber of different forms of solar radiation that are visible to us.
Is a good reflector of radiation a good emitter of radiation?
A good absorber of radiation is a good emitter. Radiation is the energy that that comes from a source and travels through space or through something. Some examples of radiation include light, heat and sound.
Is terry cloth a good absorber?
Yes it is a good absorber. There are many reasons why it is a good absorber. One of the reasons is because it is very porous.
What type of radiator of energy is an object that is a good absorber of radiation?
An object that absorbs heat well will also emit heat well. The object will emit heat until equilibrium is reached with its surroundings.
What does a good absorber do?
it absorbs moisture which may be caused by heat it may also be a good absorber for dirt and dust
What are good reflectors of sound with example?
the moon , frosted glass, aluminium
What is something that has low albedo?
An object that has a high albedo is one that is highly reflective, but a poor absorber. An object that has a low albedo is one that does not reflect well, therefore, is a good absorber. This means that a black object has low albedo.
What makes a good reflector?
mirror
Is silver a good reflector?
simply no
