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Generally speaking, the shiny side of a DVD (or CD) is, indeed, the content side, so yes, this is true. It is possible to put a finish on the "label" side of a DVD or CD that is more shiny than the "content" side, but we often see a "dull" finish to the non-content side of one of these discs. If you look at the content side of the media in light, you should see a bit of a "rainbow" effect as light is reflected off the reflective surface beneath the clear material the disc is made of. This is the content side of the disc, and the laser used to scan it will "bounce" off the reflective surface.
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Is a shiny is noun?
Shiny is Adjective.
Would it matter if you use the matte side or shiny side of aluminum foil toward food?
Take it from the people at Reynolds. They make the stuff. They will tell you that it makes no difference which side is in or out. According to the description on the TV show "Modern Marvels", two "sheets" of aluminum are pulled through the pressing machine and rollers at the same time. The "sheet" started off as a solid block, but as it is pulled through rollers, the "sheet" becomes longer and narrower (several miles long). As the two thinner sheets are pulled along together, the outside of both sheets (one on the bottom, one on the top) are exposed more and longer to heat and to the lubricant coolant liquid that Reynolds sprays on the product as it goes through the rollers. The opposite side of each sheet, unexposed, takes a "matte" or un-shiny appearance. They then take the top sheet to one set of rollers above, the bottom sheet to a roller below and "separate" the 2 sheets from each other and make them into 2 rolls. The two rolls are then sent to the processing/packing plant where they are separately cut into the standard length and width and boxed for sale. The Reynolds Company states that for cooking or freezing, it makes no difference whether the matte side or the shiny side is out. Optical light scatters differently from the dull side than from the shiny side, which is more like a mirror. But both sides absorb or reflect light (and infrared radiation) equally. The myth that the shiny side must be out started shortly after the product was first manufactured, according to Reynolds. Psychologically, the myth may have more to do with human attraction to all things shiny. === The shiny side should go on the inside. Here's why: The shiny side is shiny because it is more reflective of light. While light reflectivity doesn't necessarily tell you how well something can reflect things like gamma rays, light and heat are relatively close on the electro-magnetic spectrum, so you can generally assume that heat and light will be reflected in the same way by a certain material. In the case of cooking foil, if you put the less-reflective side outward, it will absorb more heat than the shiny side would have. Additionally, the shiny side will help heat build up under the foil. A similar example can be found in the reflective silver safety blankets found in first aid kits. While both sides are reflective, the warming property comes from body heat reflecting inside the blanket. The outside shininess might help with visibility in emergencies, but doesn't help you get warmer. === Your answer is incorrect acording to Reynolds Co. I called them last year with this same question and was told that using either side of the foil will yield the exact same results. The only reason for a shinny side and a dull side is because of the way that the manufacturing process works and that is it.
Is cotton shiny or a dull fabric?
Shiny
What can you see your reflection in?
In a shiny pot, a shiny pan, other shiny cooking utensils and cooking-ware, a mirror, and in clear water.
Do shiny materials reflect or absorb radiant energy?
The shiny materials are said to reflect most radiant energy. That's what gives them the quality of being shiny. Generally speaking, shiny materials are reflecting most of the light striking them, and this translates into the fact that shiny materials generally do not absorb radiant energy.
Does a DVD play on the top or bottom?
The DVD is played from the shiny side. This means that the shiny side of the DVD, is what faces the bottom of the DVD player or drive. A laser reads it, and this is how your DVD works
How do you insert a DVD into a macbook should the title be facing up or down?
The readable area should be UP and the shiny side down.
What are the good side of hashish?
The good side of hashish is the shiny side. When you get a 1 kilo block, there will be a shiny side and a rough side. Always begin smoking the stuff from the shiny side as it is much stronger.
How do you make an audio clip from a DVD?
import DVD content on computer,put your DVD in DVD drive and import with some software or simply copy-paste content you are interested in.when you insert DVD go to that drive (for example D) and open it and examine
How many DVDs are included final cut studio?
As far as I know 1 Final Cut Pro 6 2 Dvd Studio pro 4 - DVD-DL 3 Motion 3 - DVD-DL 4 Audio Content 1 - DVD-DL 5 Audio Content 2 - DVD-DL 6 Audio Content 3 - DVD-DL 7 Live Type Media 1 - DVD-DL 8 Live Type Media 2 9 Dvd Training(Tutorials) - DVD-DL As far as I know 1 Final Cut Pro 6 2 Dvd Studio pro 4 - DVD-DL 3 Motion 3 - DVD-DL 4 Audio Content 1 - DVD-DL 5 Audio Content 2 - DVD-DL 6 Audio Content 3 - DVD-DL 7 Live Type Media 1 - DVD-DL 8 Live Type Media 2 9 Dvd Training(Tutorials) - DVD-DL
What is a DVD converter?
A DVD Converter is a software program that copy and transfer DVD content to the hard disc. If you are looking for a DVD Converter, try Pavtube BDMagic.
Can you record s DVd from a VHS in a DVD/VCR Combo?
Most DVD/VHS combos are now capable of recording VHS content onto DVD.
Why is one side of Reynolds wrap shiny?
the manufacturing process uses large metal rollers. the side next to the rollers is shiny.
What side of foil is supposed to have food on the shiny side or dull side?
the right side
What types of luster's are shiny but not metallic?
lusters are shiny because of the chemical in side it
What side does a cricket ball swing to?
it swings away from the shiny side
What does the application DVD Rip do?
In terms of CDs and DVDs, 'Rip' means extract content. In this case, 'to rip a CD' means to copy the content to the computer and save it there. The application 'DVD Rip' does just that.
