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In which direction do light rays reflecting off a smooth surface reflect?
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Newton: " the angle of incidence equals the angle of refraction."
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How does light reflect off a smooth surface like a mirror?
A regular reflection.
Does a smooth surface reduce friction?
There is more friction between the surfaces of 2 smooth surfaces than one smooth surface because there is more surface area.
Is Uranus rough or smooth on the surface?
Saturn's surface has not been proven to be smooth. One of Saturn's moons have been confirmed to be smooth and mirror like though.
What is the definition of a smooth surface?
In general, we can say a surface is smooth if it's lack of any "grip" or textural features presents no friction.
Is Jupiter's surface rough or smooth?
Jupiter is a gas giant. It does not have a surface.
Light rays reflecting off a smooth surface reflect?
This dick
Do light rays reflect many directions on a smooth surface?
Wherever a light ray hits the reflecting surface, the angle of reflection is equal to the angle of incidence. Both angles are measured with respect to the normal (perpendicular) to the surface at that point, so if the surface is bumpy, and the normal to it is different directions in different places, then light rays will reflect in several directions. But if the surface is really a smooth plane, then every light ray that is incident in the same direction will reflect in the same direction. The whole art and science of controlling where reflected light rays go is really the ability to control the shape of the reflecting surface, and the normal to it at different points on it.
What is a smooth reflecting surface?
Its is a convex!!
Which smooth surfaces reflect light?
Any smooth surface will reflect light. The better question is "How much light does each kind of smooth surface reflect?"
What is a common reflecting surface that is smooth?
Glass or water.
Smooth reflecting surface?
i don't know it y dont u
What kind of surface of a metal can light reflect off of?
A smooth shiny surface.
If light hits a smooth hard surface at a 35 degree angle at what angle will it reflect of the surface?
By convention angles are measured from the normal to the reflecting surface. The angle of incidence, 35 degrees, is equal to the angle of reflection. In this case 35 degrees. The answer is 35 degrees.
Why are diffuse reflections formed?
Diffuse reflections are formed when light hits a rough or irregular surface, causing it to scatter in different directions instead of reflecting in a single direction like a mirror. This scattering occurs because the surface is not flat and smooth enough to reflect light uniformly, resulting in a diffused reflection where light is reflected in multiple directions.
What is the definition of glossy?
Smooth and shining; reflecting luster from a smooth surface; highly polished; lustrous; as, glossy silk; a glossy surface., Smooth; specious; plausible; as, glossy deceit.
What is the term for any smooth surface that reflect an image?
mirror
Why does light reflect better off of smooth surfaces than rough surfaces?
smooth surface
