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No, although the reflective quality of mirrors varies widely. A lot of the energy is absorbed by the glass of an ordinary mirror, and a lot is absorbed by the reflective material itself, since this material is not going to be perfect. Mirrors of the highest possible quality [used in the most technically advanced light telescopes, for example] probably have reflective values that come close to perfection.
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∙ 13y agoA small proportion of light falling on a surface is reflected from all surfaces. This is why we are able to see them.
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∙ 13y agoNo. If you observe light coming directly from the source -- the sun, a fire, or even a light bulb -- then you are seeing emitted light, not reflected light.
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∙ 14y agoum... light
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How is light reflected from plane surfaces?
the base of it has a mirror
Do Lighter color surfaces reflect more or less energy than darker colored ones?
Light is energy. More light is reflected by light coloured surfaces. Therefore...
What is the difference between emitting and reflecting?
reflected light comes from smooth surfaces such as mirrors
Light that hits solid surfaces is reflected back were?
If you can see the light reflected, then it has hit your eyes, and your brain is processing it as the sense of sight, if you cannot see it, then it has reflected somewhere other than your eyes-IE; back into space, or it is a wavelength of light that the human eye cannot detect.
What colors are reflected from black?
no color can be reflected from black because it absorbs all the light!!! but anything can be reflected off of white and all those light colors...
How do you describe matte surfaces in art?
In art, matte surfaces are surfaces that have little or no reflected light or shine. It's opposite is a gloss surface that reflects light.In art, matte surfaces are surfaces that have little or no reflected light or shine. It's opposite is a gloss surface that reflects light.In art, matte surfaces are surfaces that have little or no reflected light or shine. It's opposite is a gloss surface that reflects light.In art, matte surfaces are surfaces that have little or no reflected light or shine. It's opposite is a gloss surface that reflects light.In art, matte surfaces are surfaces that have little or no reflected light or shine. It's opposite is a gloss surface that reflects light.In art, matte surfaces are surfaces that have little or no reflected light or shine. It's opposite is a gloss surface that reflects light.In art, matte surfaces are surfaces that have little or no reflected light or shine. It's opposite is a gloss surface that reflects light.In art, matte surfaces are surfaces that have little or no reflected light or shine. It's opposite is a gloss surface that reflects light.In art, matte surfaces are surfaces that have little or no reflected light or shine. It's opposite is a gloss surface that reflects light.
The path of light reflected of of flat surfaces?
Reflection
What is transmitted by glass but reflected by silver surfaces?
light
How is light reflected from plane surfaces?
the base of it has a mirror
What are the kinds of reflected light?
Generally Two types.Specular: Smooth surfaces direct reflected light at opposite angle. A mirror is a good example of specular reflection.Diffused: Rough surfaces scatter light in all directions. Matt white surfaces are examples.There are other surfaces that combine both types of reflection.(See the Sources and related links below for more information)
What colors are white surfaces reflecting?
All colours are in white light, therefor all colours ate being reflected.
What are Most commonly used surfaces that light waves are reflected?
mirror
Why the color of crumpled plastic white?
The color of crumpled plastic is white because it reflects light of all wavelengths in the visable range. Light is reflected from a reflective surface at approximately 2 precent of the total light shining on it. When there is a second reflective surface beneath it light is also reflected but if both photons are in the same phase then the square of the total from both surfaces is reflested back ie. 16 percent, if they are out of phase they cancel out and no light is reflected. So when several reflective surfaces are layerd most of the light is reflected. If it is illuminated by white light then white light will be reflected.
What property of light allows it to bounce off a page?
Wave properties. these allow it to be reflected, or partially reflected by various surfaces.
Do Lighter color surfaces reflect more or less energy than darker colored ones?
Light is energy. More light is reflected by light coloured surfaces. Therefore...
When light is reflected?
light is reflected when it falls on some object. every object has the ability to reflect light.
What is the difference between emitting and reflecting?
reflected light comes from smooth surfaces such as mirrors
