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The word "albedo" is used to describe the proportion of incoming light that is reflected. So an object with an albedo of .7 reflects 70% of the light that impacts it, while an object with an albedo of .02 reflects only 2% of the light, absorbing the other 98%.
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Which 3 materials reflects light?
ANY material reflects light. Some do so better than others.
What is a material that reflects or absorbs any light that strikes it?
A material that reflects or absorbs any light that strikes it is opaque.Tranlucent or transparent materials allow some or all light to pass through.
What material absorbs or reflects all of the light that reaches it?
Opaque
What is a material that reflects or absorbs all of the light that strikes is?
opaque
What is the material the reflects or absorbs all of the light that strikes it?
No material reflects all light. Silver is pretty close, which is why it is used for mirrors. As far as absorbing, porous black materials do the best job.
What is a material that reflects or absorb all of the light that strikes it?
No material reflects all light. Silver is pretty close, which is why it is used for mirrors. As far as absorbing, porous black materials do the best job.
What is the material that reflects or absorbs all of light that strikes it?
No material reflects all light. Silver is pretty close, which is why it is used for mirrors. As far as absorbing, porous black materials do the best job.
Which colour material reflects all light and absorbs none?
White
What describes a material's ability to reflect light or shine?
The material's Luster (lustrous would mean it reflects light) (dull is the opposite)
What happen when light strikes a translucent material?
-- A portion of the light energy reflects back from the surface of the material. -- A portion of thelight energy is absorbed into the material and never seen again. -- The remainder of the light energy proceeds on through the material and emerges unbowed and undeterred from the other side.
Which best describes a shiny metal spoon?
an opaque material that reflects light
Why do light colurs reflect light?
The color of light a material reflects depends on its molecular structure. For example, grass reflects green light so it appears green while it absorbs the other colors.
