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What is the type of reflection of light that takes place on a highly polished smooth surface?
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∙ 13y ago
Simply reflection (as opposed to say refraction or diffraction). Reflection results in an angle of reflection of the light ray with the normal equal to the angle of incidence of the light ray.
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How does reflection differ from refraction?
Refraction is the bending of light after passing through a medium. Reflection is the bouncing back of light after striking a polished smooth surface like a mirror,clear water,polished metal,etc.
What is the name of a smooth surface that reflects an image of what is in front of it?
The reflective surface is a mirror. It can be highly polished metal or chromed, the surface of a calm area of water, or a flat glass plate with a silvered back and a protective coating.
Why can you only see yourself in smooth and polished surfaces?
You can see yourself in smooth and polished surfaces because the surface is clean and not blurry. Also, you can't see yourself in certain smooth and polished surfaces, such as tan desks.
What can smooth out a rough surface?
Depends on the surface, sandpaper usually.
What type of reflection reflects off a smooth surface?
its the very normal reflection in which the angle of i and r are the same
What is the definition of glossy?
Smooth and shining; reflecting luster from a smooth surface; highly polished; lustrous; as, glossy silk; a glossy surface., Smooth; specious; plausible; as, glossy deceit.
How does reflection differ from refraction?
Refraction is the bending of light after passing through a medium. Reflection is the bouncing back of light after striking a polished smooth surface like a mirror,clear water,polished metal,etc.
What occurs when light waves bounce off an object?
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What kind of reflection has a smooth surface?
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How does gneiss feel?
A fractured surface--rough. A polished or worn surface--smooth.
Why can you only see yourself in smooth and polished surfaces?
You can see yourself in smooth and polished surfaces because the surface is clean and not blurry. Also, you can't see yourself in certain smooth and polished surfaces, such as tan desks.
What is the name of a smooth surface that reflects an image of what is in front of it?
The reflective surface is a mirror. It can be highly polished metal or chromed, the surface of a calm area of water, or a flat glass plate with a silvered back and a protective coating.
What is a facing operation in terms of machining?
The facing operation is the part of machining where the final surface is given it's finishing touches. Usually this is done by fine turning of the surface to produce a highly polished and smooth surface.
Why does a cat run with difficulty on a highly polished floor?
Because of the lack of traction. A highly polished floor is very very smooth, so it provides little to no friction that would help a cat when it runs or turns corners at high speeds. A cat's paw cannot grip the floor surface, which is why a cat will skid or slide when moving quickly.
When does reflection work best?
Reflection works best if it is on a smooth shiny surface.
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!
Why does silver look shiny?
Because it is a metal and can be polished to a smooth shiny surface.
