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How does reflection on the water surface work on an atomistic level?
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Is surface of a pond a regular or diffused type of reflection?
In theory, a pond should be a regular reflection. Ponds are still water, so they should present a flat surface and a regular reflection in an ideal scenario. However, if the water is disturbed, such as by a boat passing over it or by strong winds, then the churning water would present a diffused reflection. So it depends on what's happening to the pond right now.
Why is water blue when you see it in a lake but not in a jar?
The blue appearance of a lake is the result of the reflection of a blue sky on the water's surface. A jar of water indoors does not have a blue reflection from the sky and therefore does not have a blue color.
What is the differnce between refraction and reflection?
reflection is when it is reflected; it bounces of the surface while refraction is when it is bent but not reflected
What is an angle reflection?
The angle formed by a reflected ray and a perpendicular to the surface at the point of reflection. (Physics / General Physics) the angle that a beam of reflected radiation makes with the normal to a surface at the point of reflection Reflection is the change in direction of a wavefront at an interface between two different media so that the wavefront returns into the medium from which it originated. Common examples include the reflection of light, sound and water waves. The law of reflection says that for specular reflection the angle at which the wave is incident on the surface equals the angle at which it is reflected. Mirrors exhibit specular reflection. In acoustics, reflection causes echoes and is used in sonar. In geology, it is important in the study of seismic waves. Reflection is observed with surface waves in bodies of water. Reflection is observed with many types of electromagnetic wave, besides visible light. Reflection of VHF and higher frequencies is important for radio transmission and for radar. Even hard X-rays and gamma rays can be reflected at shallow angles with special "grazing" mirrors >NMMS< I Love GOD
What occurs when light waves bounce off an object?
Reflection is when light bounces off an object. If the surface is smooth and shiny, like glass, water or polished metal, the light will reflect at the same angle as it hit the surface. This is called specular reflection.
Imagine that you are a fish underwater When you look up to the surface to the water you can see the sky and also the bottom of the pool How do you explain this unusual view?
Reflection and refraction. You see the reflection on the bottom of the surface of the pool. You see the refraction of light through the surface of the pool. This is the super short answer...someone else might provide more information but the reader can "google" reflection and refraction to find out more.
Why a smooth and shiny surface is required for reflection?
It isn't.... take water for example it isn't "smooth" or "shiny" but has reflective properties
How does reflection change a wave?
Reflection can have an effect on a wave in that heat loss occurs when light energy is reflected as opposed to being absorbed by the surface of the wave. This reflection would result in a cooling of surface temperature. An example would be a dirty water's propensity to absorb light energy more so than a clear water which would have less insulating capacity due to less density and a finer quality of reflection. The transparency that accompanies better reflection results in a cooler surface temperature which can modify the amount of energy over a period of time so that the denser unclear water causes more absorption of energy and potentially smaller waves while the clearer more reflective water allows less drag on the light energy that is acting on the system.
What is an example of convection in earths surface?
Not within the surface rocks, but at surface level yes. Air and water both convect.
What is the still water level?
The horizontal surface that appears between the trough and the crest of a wave is known as the still water level. This level is also referred to as the zero energy level.
What is the still-water level?
The horizontal surface that appears between the trough and the crest of a wave is known as the still water level. This level is also referred to as the zero energy level.
What causes groundwater to reappear at the surface at a lower elevation?
Water always tries to level itself out. Any water connected to any other water wants to be at the same level at both locations. Ground water coming to the surface is trying to bring itself to the same level as water it is connected to, ie; it's source.
