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Of course. The reason clouds appear white is that the vapor droplets in them are reflecting the full range of spectral emissions, which appears as white light. The sky is blue because smaller Oxygen and Nitrogen atoms selectively scatter blue light. When the weather is "fair" the white clouds will be distinct against the blue sky, but as there is more moisture in the air, there will be more white light reflected and the sky will "wash out."
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What will happen when a light is shone at a mirror?
it will reflect off it
What gives clouds their colour?
Color is an interesting thing. What we think of as white light is actually made up of all the colors of light mixed together. This is what you are seeing when you view a rainbow. The water drops have split the sunlight apart into the full spectrum. Consider that when you see anything, light is reflecting off that object and entering your eye. Things appear to be certain colors because they absorb some colors and reflect others. A shirt that we see as blue is reflecting the blue light and absorbing the reds and yellows. So, as light comes through clouds and reflects off clouds some colors are absorbed and others are reflected. It depends mostly on how much liquid they contain; how dense they are. It can also be affected by the clouds temperature.
The interaction of light beams with a surface is called?
The interaction of light beams with a surface is called regular reflection when the light beams reflect off all points of the surface at the same angle. When the light beams hit the surface and reflect off in different angles it is called diffuse reflection.
Does a shiny penny reflect light?
yes. a penny can reflect light by cutting a hole in it.
True or false a planet is a body that gives off light of it owns?
A planet only reflects light from a star like our Sun. Earth is a planet and from experience it does not shine. Stars give off their own light.
Does the sun light reflect on clouds?
Yes it does.
Does a cloud reflect light?
Yes, a cloud reflects light, otherwise you couldn't see it. White clouds reflect a lot of light and dark clouds reflect less. They also transmit light, or else it would go completely dark when it's overcast.
What causes clouds to reflect a portion of sunlight back to space?
Clouds can reflect some light back to space depending on the water content in the clouds. The water causes a prism which reflects light back into space.
How much does Venus's clouds reflect?
venus clouds don`t reflect alot because venus is`nt really close to light.
Many clouds reflect on a lot of sun light because they have an high?
Clouds have high albedos.
How can clouds send sunlight back into space?
Particles in the clouds reflect light in all directions
What causes to reflect a portion of sunlight back to space?
Clouds can reflect some light back to space depending on the water content in the clouds. The water causes a prism which reflects light back into space.
Does the sun reflect light or gives off light?
gives off light
Many clouds have albedo?
Yes, everything has albedo. Albedo refers to the reflectivity of any object or substance. White clouds have a high albedo - they reflect a lot of light. Dark clouds have a lower albedo; they don't reflect as much.
Does a mirror reflect without light?
light is needed to reflect an image off a mirror...no light no reflection
What causes clouds to reflect a portion of sunlight back into space?
Many people think that clouds consist of water vapor, but they are actually water droplets. Smooth, light-colored surfaces reflect light best, and because of the abundance of surfaces in a cumulus cloud (raincloud), there are many chances for the light to reflect back or be absorbed and re-radiated.
How can you see condensation in the sky?
This creates minute water droplets which reflect light which, when seen in mass, causes clouds.
