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The proper word is reflected.
Light is an electromagnetic wave and so the conductive surface of the mirror experiences an oscillating electric field. That changing field causes the electrons on the surface to oscillate back and forth. The oscillating electrons then themselves create an oscillating electromagnetic wave and we perceive that as light reflecting off the surface.
Other types of surfaces also reflect light, such as water and glass. It happens that the slower light travels in a medium the greater the amount of light that is reflected. For example light travels slower in glass than in water and so glass reflects more light then water. It turns out that light travels the slowest in metals and that is one of the reasons it is used in mirrors. It reflects almost all of the light that hits it.
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Can light reflected and transmitted at a boundary?
Yes, when light encounters a boundary between two different mediums, it can be reflected, transmitted, or absorbed. The amount of light reflected and transmitted depends on the properties of the materials involved, such as their refractive indices and angles of incidence.
What is the relationship between the index of refraction and the reflection properties of a mirror?
The index of refraction affects the reflection properties of a mirror by determining how much light is reflected and how much is transmitted through the mirror. A higher index of refraction results in more light being reflected, while a lower index of refraction allows more light to pass through the mirror.
How does a one-way mirror work and what makes it different from a regular mirror?
A one-way mirror, also known as a two-way mirror, is a specially coated glass that allows light to pass through from one side while reflecting light on the other side. This effect is achieved by controlling the amount of light transmitted and reflected, creating the illusion of a mirror on one side and transparency on the other. This is different from a regular mirror, which reflects light equally on both sides, making it impossible to see through.
Does transmitted and reflected mean the same thing?
No, in the context of light, transmitted and reflected are not the same. Transmitted light is when light passes through a material, while reflected light is when light bounces off a surface.
How is it that your reflection is not inverted in one?
In a one-way mirror, also known as a partially reflective mirror, light is transmitted through the mirror in one direction while it is reflected in the other. This allows people on one side of the mirror to see through it, while people on the other side only see their own reflection. The trick lies in the strategic positioning of light sources and the difference in lighting between the two sides.
Can light reflected and transmitted at a boundary?
Yes, when light encounters a boundary between two different mediums, it can be reflected, transmitted, or absorbed. The amount of light reflected and transmitted depends on the properties of the materials involved, such as their refractive indices and angles of incidence.
What is the relationship between the index of refraction and the reflection properties of a mirror?
The index of refraction affects the reflection properties of a mirror by determining how much light is reflected and how much is transmitted through the mirror. A higher index of refraction results in more light being reflected, while a lower index of refraction allows more light to pass through the mirror.
Does light travel through a one way mirror?
Yes, light travels through a "one way mirror" but only a small part of the light, most of the light is reflected. In fact light will travel both ways through a "one way mirror"!What makes a "one way mirror" appear to act one way is if the room on one side is brightly lit and the room on the other side is dimly lit, in the brightly lit room the reflected light from the brightly lit room swamps out the small amount of transmitted light from the dimly lit room and the mirror appears to be an ordinary mirror, but in the dimly lit room the transmitted light from the brightly lit room swamps out the small amount of reflected light from the dimly lit room and the mirror appears to be a window.
How does a one-way mirror work and what makes it different from a regular mirror?
A one-way mirror, also known as a two-way mirror, is a specially coated glass that allows light to pass through from one side while reflecting light on the other side. This effect is achieved by controlling the amount of light transmitted and reflected, creating the illusion of a mirror on one side and transparency on the other. This is different from a regular mirror, which reflects light equally on both sides, making it impossible to see through.
What is an example of transmitted light?
Leaves that are green are an example of reflected and transmitted light.
Does transmitted and reflected mean the same thing?
No, in the context of light, transmitted and reflected are not the same. Transmitted light is when light passes through a material, while reflected light is when light bounces off a surface.
How is it that your reflection is not inverted in one?
In a one-way mirror, also known as a partially reflective mirror, light is transmitted through the mirror in one direction while it is reflected in the other. This allows people on one side of the mirror to see through it, while people on the other side only see their own reflection. The trick lies in the strategic positioning of light sources and the difference in lighting between the two sides.
How can you see things in a mirror with light?
Because a mirror reflects light.
Ehat is the difference between the way light interacts with the shirt above and the way light interacts whith the mirror at right?
Light interacts with the shirt above by being absorbed, reflected, and transmitted based on the color and material of the fabric, resulting in the perception of the color of the shirt. In contrast, light interacts with the mirror by being predominantly reflected, leading to the creation of a reflective image of the surroundings.
Light that passes through an object is said to be?
transmitted
Is there a light on the mirror with the 88 Color Multi Makeup Palette with Mirror?
No, the 88 Color Multi Makeup Palette does not have a light on its mirror. The mirror is simply a reflective surface to assist with applying makeup.
What wavelengths of light are transmitted?
concave light
