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Why transparent object look transparent?
Because that object does not reflect light. So glass is transparent because light passes through it. Skin is transparent under X-rays because the skin cannot reflect the high energy Xrays.
Why do transparent objects not reflect light?
They do, to a small extent, but they transmit most of it.
Does aluminum foil reflect more light than transparent glass?
no
Is it true that a lens is a transparent material that reflects light?
A lens does not reflect light. The purpose of it is to let light IN. Think of glasses. If they reflected light, people with glasses would not be able to see.
What does a transparent object do with light that strikes it?
If its flat, it might just reflect it. If it is shaped liked a prism, it may separate the colors (like rainbows).
Why transparent object look transparent?
Because that object does not reflect light. So glass is transparent because light passes through it. Skin is transparent under X-rays because the skin cannot reflect the high energy Xrays.
Do transparent objects reflect light?
No, a transparent object would totally transmit all light through it. However there are no transparent objects, and objects which we think of as being transparent are in fact translucent. All objects absorb at least some light. Glass for instance will transmit about 90% or so of visible light and reflect the rest. A transparent object will invariably have edges. Those edges are typically polished to facilitate transmission. A polished surface will always reflect some light.
Does a prism refract light or reflect light?
A prism refracts light because it's a transparent element with flat, polished surfaces.
Why do transparent objects not reflect light?
They do, to a small extent, but they transmit most of it.
Does aluminum foil reflect more light than transparent glass?
no
What does to a transparent object do to light?
If it is perfectly transparent, nothing. It can refract and reflect the light. For example, a lens is made of glass which is transparent. The important properties are the refractive index of the material and the angle that light hits the object at.
Is it true that a lens is a transparent material that reflects light?
A lens does not reflect light. The purpose of it is to let light IN. Think of glasses. If they reflected light, people with glasses would not be able to see.
What is a material that absorbs or reflect light that strike it is called?
A material that reflects or absorbs any light that strikes it is opaque.Tranlucent or transparent materials allow some or all light to pass through.
What does a transparent object do with light that strikes it?
If its flat, it might just reflect it. If it is shaped liked a prism, it may separate the colors (like rainbows).
Does red glass only reflect and transmit red light waves?
No, red glass does not only reflect and transmit red light waves. It actually transmits the white light waves through the red glass creating a red glow. A transparent object generally transmits light while a solid object reflects light.
How do transparent translucent and opaque objects affect light?
transparent and translucent objects are the objects that let the light pass through them eg glass, but sometimes translucent objects are colorful so they change the color of the light as it passes through them opaque objects can either absorb the light, like dark material, or reflect, like a mirror.
Does water reflect or refract and why?
Both.Water is transparent to visible light but the speed of light in water is different to the speed of light in air. As a result, light rays travelling from air to water are usually refracted. However, as is the case at any interface between transparent media, light rays which hit the surface of the water at an angle greater than the critical angle are reflected.
