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What are 3 examples of light being reflected?

- light reflected from a window- light reflected from a mirror- light reflected from snow


Can light be reflected off water?

Yes. Everything you see is the light reflecting off of the object you see. So when you see yourself in water that the light bouncing off your face onto the water and back to your eyes.


Why is light internally reflected in a raindrop?

Light is internally reflected in a raindrop because of the difference in the refractive index between air and water. When light enters the water droplet at a certain angle, it bends due to the change in medium. If the angle is just right, the light is reflected internally off the surface of the droplet and then refracted again when it exits, creating a rainbow.


What happens when a ray of light strikes a flat water surface?

Whenever light hits a water surface, some of the light is reflected off, and some of it is refracted, or "bent", deeper into the water. The proportion that is reflected and refracted depends on the wavelength of the light and the angle of incidence. When light goes straight down into the water, most of it penetrates the surface and goes into the water. When the light impacts at an angle, more of the light is reflected away.


When unpolarized light is incident at a grazing angle upon water what can you say about the reflected light?

The reflected light will be partially polarized perpendicular to the plane of incidence. This is due to the Brewster's angle effect, where light polarized in the plane of incidence is fully transmitted into the water, leaving the reflected light to be partially polarized perpendicular to the plane of incidence.


What is the wavelenght of light reflected most from ocean water?

Whatever the color of the substance is, that's the light wave that is reflected most. So the ocean would mostly be green and blue. However black means no light is reflected, so the darker the less reflected.


What is a term that means reflected light?

The light which enters is called the incident ray and the reflected light is called the reflected ray.


What surface will a ray of light be reflected?

A ray of light will be reflected off a surface that is smooth and shiny, such as a mirror, glass, or water. These surfaces have the ability to reflect light rays according to the law of reflection.


What is the light reflection on water called in English?

The light reflection on water is called a "glare" or "glint." It occurs when sunlight is reflected off the surface of the water.


What happens to light that enters the water?

When light enters water, it can be absorbed, reflected, or refracted. Some light is absorbed by the water molecules, causing it to heat up. Other light can be reflected back at the surface if the angle of incidence is greater than the critical angle. Finally, light can be refracted as it changes speed while passing from air to water, causing it to change direction.


Why does a red fish look black in the ocean greater than water depth of 10 meters?

Has to do with reflected light, its wavelength, and how water effects it. Red light cannot travel as deep in water as green or blue. Therefor, when a red fish goes deeper the needed RED LIGHT cannot reach it and will not be reflected off the fish. SO! It looks black because it is REFLECTING no color. Thats what color is... reflected light.


What happens to a ray of light as it is reflected off a mirror and into a glass of water?

When a ray of light is reflected off a mirror and into a glass of water, it undergoes both reflection and refraction. The light ray bounces off the mirror's surface and then bends as it enters the water due to the change in the medium's density. This causes the light ray to change direction and speed as it travels through the water.