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When we say an object is reflecting light, it means that the object is bouncing light off its surface. This reflection is what allows us to see objects around us. The angle at which light is reflected depends on the surface characteristics of the object.

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Why can we say that an object has many colors but the one you see?

An object can appear to have many colors due to the way it interacts with light and how our eyes perceive that light. The color we see is the result of the object reflecting or absorbing certain wavelengths of light, which is then interpreted by our eyes and brain. Other colors that may be present are either absorbed by the object or mixed together to create the perceived color.


Can you say that shadow is the consequence of rectilinear propagation of light?

Yes, shadows are formed when an object blocks the path of light, resulting in a region of reduced illumination behind the object. This is due to rectilinear propagation of light, where light travels in straight lines until it is blocked or redirected by an object, creating shadows.


What is illuminated object?

An illuminated object is an object upon which electromagnetic radiation from some source is falling. We usually think of "illumination" in terms of light, but it's actually a broader concept. When an airplane is being examined by ground radar, they say that the radar is "illuminating" the target.


What does it mean when we say that an object moves with constant speed?

When we say an object moves with constant speed, it means that the object is moving at the same rate without speeding up or slowing down.


Light bounces off of objects causing a?

reflection of that object, determining its color, texture, and appearance. The angle at which the light bounces off the object is determined by the surface properties of the object and the angle of the incident light. This process allows us to see and perceive the objects around us.

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When you see an object of a particular color say green what wavelengths of light are absorbed by the object What wavelengths are reflected?

When you see an object it's because light is reflected from it to your eye. If it appears green it is because it is only reflecting green light to your eye. That means it is absorbing all the other colours. If something appears red it is because it is reflecting red light to your eye and absorbing all the other colours. Sometimes things absorb most, but not all, red and some, but not all, blue and we see purple.


Why can we say that an object has many colors but the one you see?

An object can appear to have many colors due to the way it interacts with light and how our eyes perceive that light. The color we see is the result of the object reflecting or absorbing certain wavelengths of light, which is then interpreted by our eyes and brain. Other colors that may be present are either absorbed by the object or mixed together to create the perceived color.


What is light traveling though an object called?

If light travels through an object, it is still called light. If you want to specify, you might say "light travelling through an object".


What object can be seen because it reflects light?

Most things we see, we see because they reflect light. Very few objects have light of their own. So you could say almost any object. If you are looking for a specific item in terms of your question, the object that you may mean is the Moon.


How does a transparent object its color?

when light passes through it you can see the other side. When this happens, we say that the object transmits light


when light passes stright through an object, that object is called?

When light passes through an object, we say it is transmitted. Transparent objects transmit a lot of light. basically it is called shadow


Can you weigh light?

I would say that we can't weight light because whether heavy or light. if we weight any substance,if we pass light on that object the mass of that object will be constant so we cant measure light


What do you mean when you say an object is opaque?

An object is opaque when it absorbs or reflects light, and does not transmit the light through itself. And object is transparent or translucent if it transmits some or all of the light through itself.


What do you mean when you say that an object is grounded?

it is in a still place


Can you say that shadow is the consequence of rectilinear propagation of light?

Yes, shadows are formed when an object blocks the path of light, resulting in a region of reduced illumination behind the object. This is due to rectilinear propagation of light, where light travels in straight lines until it is blocked or redirected by an object, creating shadows.


What are shadows for?

shadows are actually a black shade of an object. you might don't understand it but let me say it much more clearly. shadows are formed by the light hitting the object and the object then blocks the light so when the light can't get through it forms a shadow.


What is illuminated object?

An illuminated object is an object upon which electromagnetic radiation from some source is falling. We usually think of "illumination" in terms of light, but it's actually a broader concept. When an airplane is being examined by ground radar, they say that the radar is "illuminating" the target.