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You have not given the alternatives, but this can be called reflection or scattering.

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Q: What describes when light bounces off a surface?
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Describes when light bounces off a surface?

You have not given the alternatives, but this can be called reflection or scattering.


What colors are there when light bounces off a surface?

Any light that bounces off of the surface is the same color as it was when it hit the surface.


When light bounces off a surface the surface is?

Regular reflection.


What is bouncing of light from a surface?

When light bounces off a surface, that is called reflection.


What type of reflection occurs when light bounces off of a SMOOTH surface such as a mirror?

Specular reflection occurs when light bounces off of a smooth surface such as a mirror!


What is it called when light bounces off an uneven surface?

when light 'bounces off' a surface, the technical term is that light is reflecting. if you're looking for the unscientific, descriptive word, it is scatter


What is the property that refers to the way light bounces off a mineral?

The property that describes a mineral's surface shines is called luster.


When light bounces off of a shiny surface what is it said to be?

When light bounces of a shiny surface, such as a mirror, this is called specular reflection.(Diffuse reflection is when light bounces of a rough surface, such as a wall. You can tell it's a rough surface because you can't see your reflection.)


How does light reflected?

Light can be reflected because it bounces off a surface at an angle.


How does light behave when it reflects off a surface?

The light bounces of a surface and into your eye so you can see the object.


When light strikes a surface and bounces off?

Well I believe its Reflection


When light bounces off an uneven surface the results?

Diffuse reflection