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it normally only reflects light. unless it comes in contact with the atmosphere and starts to burn as a result. in that case it also emits light.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agometeorites emit light when it heats up because of the friction caused when it enters the atmosphere
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Does earth emit or reflect light?
The earth does not emit light, but it does reflect light from the sun.
Why do satellites suddenly emit a very bright white light?
Planets cannot emit light. They merely reflect light from nearby stars.
What is the difference between emit light and reflect light?
emit light means you produce the light, to reflect the light is to "re-show" the light that something else made.
Does nebular emit light or reflect light?
They emmit light because they have many stars.
Does Pluto emit or reflect light?
Pluto reflects the light that was emitted from the sun.
Does earth emit or reflect light?
The earth does not emit light, but it does reflect light from the sun.
Does a meteor emit light or reflect light?
Yes. A meteorite is a rock from space that had hit the ground. Meteorites are not hot enough to glow, but they are made either of metal or similar materials to rocks on Earth, so they reflect light.
Do planets emit light or reflect light?
Planets reflect light.
Does Venus emit or reflect light?
All planets only reflect light. Only stars, like our sun, emit.
Why do satellites suddenly emit a very bright white light?
Planets cannot emit light. They merely reflect light from nearby stars.
Does the sun and moon emit light?
the sun only emit light. not the moon. it will reflect the light of the sun.
What is the difference between emit light and reflect light?
emit light means you produce the light, to reflect the light is to "re-show" the light that something else made.
By what light does planets shine?
The planets do not emit light, they reflect sunlight.
Do Planets and their moons emit light?
No. Planets and moons reflect light.
Does Polaris reflect or emit light?
It is a star, so it emits light.
Does the energy from Sun energise other planets so they can emit light?
No. Planets do not emit light; they can only reflect light from the Sun.
Does nebular emit light or reflect light?
They emmit light because they have many stars.
