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What is the measurement of how well a substance reflects light called?
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What is is called when light reflects off from an object?
An Object which reflects light is called an illuminous object. e.g) The Moon: Reflects off sunlight
What is it called when the surface reflects light on a mineral?
It is called the equalight
What is it called when light reflects off the surface of a metal?
i don't think that it has a special name , i think it just reflects the light . however if heat reflects on a shiny surface this is called reflective radiation. hope this helps *)
What is the property that reflects light?
Reflectivity is the property that reflects light.
What is the color associated with reflection?
White. Black absorbs all colors of the light spectrum and thats why it feels hot and looks black. White objects reflect all forms of light, therefore they are cooler in sunlight. An objects color is determined by what color of light it reflects. Since white is all the colors combined, if a substance reflects all the colors then it appears white. If another substance absorbs every color except for 1 shade of red, then the substance will appear that exact shade of red that it reflects.
What substance reflects light?
Mirror
What reflects the light on to the specimen?
The mirror, which can also be called the light source. It reflects the light.
What is is called when light reflects off from an object?
An Object which reflects light is called an illuminous object. e.g) The Moon: Reflects off sunlight
What substance cannot be photographed because it reflects too much light?
The sun
Which term describes substances that absorb some wavelengths of light?
Pigment is a substance that absorbs some wavelengths of lights and reflects other, giving something its color. Chlorophyll is the green substance that absorbs light and provide energy for photosynthesis.
What best defines the physical property of color?
A measure of how a substance absorbs and reflects light
What is it called when a light reflects a minerals surface?
It is called the equalight
What is it called when the surface reflects light on a mineral?
It is called the equalight
What statement best defines the physical property of color?
A measure of how a substance absorbs and reflects light
What is the way the surface of a mineral reflects light called?
its called luster
What is it called when light reflects off the surface of a metal?
i don't think that it has a special name , i think it just reflects the light . however if heat reflects on a shiny surface this is called reflective radiation. hope this helps *)
The way a surface reflects light is called?
It's called Luster
