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Transmit, reflect and absorb are properties of light on an object.
Reflect: direct is when light is reflected off a smooth surface and diffuse is when light is reflected off a rough surface
Transmit (diffuse, direct, select) is when the light goes through an object.
Absorb: depending on the color that the light comes in contact with absorption could be all or part of the light. Black absorbs all light, red absorbs green and blue light.
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Transmit refers to the process of passing through something without being obstructed or absorbed. Reflect refers to the process of bouncing back off a surface without being absorbed or transmitted. Absorb refers to the process of taking in or soaking up energy or light without reflecting or transmitting it.
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Does white plastic absorb or transmit solar radiation?
White anything will REFLECT radiation, it will not transmit or absorb.
Matter can absorb and reflect light?
Yes. Matter may also transmit light through it.
Which object or material reflects infrared rays?
All materials will reflect, absorb and transmit (allow to pass through) electromagnetic radiation. This is called the Transmit/Reflect (T/R) ratio and it will vary for a material based on the wavelength of the incident radiation. IR radiation does not transmit through most materials. It is absorbed/reflected. Metalized Mylar has a small transmit/reflect ratio.
What is the difference between the way black and white surfaces affect light?
White surfaces reflect light and heat. Black surfaces do not reflect light and they absorb heat.White surfaces reflect light and heat. Black surfaces do not reflect light and they absorb heat.White surfaces reflect light and heat. Black surfaces do not reflect light and they absorb heat.White surfaces reflect light and heat. Black surfaces do not reflect light and they absorb heat.
Does a red light shone on a red surface reflect or absorb?
Reflect.
Does white plastic absorb or transmit solar radiation?
White anything will REFLECT radiation, it will not transmit or absorb.
Matter can absorb and reflect light?
Yes. Matter may also transmit light through it.
What is a substance that dose not transmit light?
An opaque object does not reflect light. Opaque objects absorb light.
Which object or material reflects infrared rays?
All materials will reflect, absorb and transmit (allow to pass through) electromagnetic radiation. This is called the Transmit/Reflect (T/R) ratio and it will vary for a material based on the wavelength of the incident radiation. IR radiation does not transmit through most materials. It is absorbed/reflected. Metalized Mylar has a small transmit/reflect ratio.
Which substance is one which absorbs or reflects any light that strikes it?
All substances absorb and reflect light to varying degrees. Some also transmit light.
Why do different elements have different colors?
The color of objects is determined by their ability to reflect, absorb, scatter or transmit light and also by the anatomy& physiology of the eye and brain.
Does allura red food coloring transmit or absorb red light?
transmit
What is the difference between the way black and white surfaces affect light?
White surfaces reflect light and heat. Black surfaces do not reflect light and they absorb heat.White surfaces reflect light and heat. Black surfaces do not reflect light and they absorb heat.White surfaces reflect light and heat. Black surfaces do not reflect light and they absorb heat.White surfaces reflect light and heat. Black surfaces do not reflect light and they absorb heat.
Does red reflect or absorb sunlight?
Type your answer here... Darker reds absorb sunlight were lighter reds reflect.
Do clear liquids absorb heat or reflect heat?
Reflect
What is an example of the different materials that causes light to absorb reflect or transmit?
Glass, clear plastics, perspex, most gases
Does a red light shone on a red surface reflect or absorb?
Reflect.
