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Any smooth surface will reflect light. The better question is "How much light does each kind of smooth surface reflect?"
Opaque materials, such as wood, metal, and concrete, do not allow light to pass through them because they absorb or reflect light instead of transmitting it.
A smooth texture, such as glass or polished metal, reflects light evenly due to its lack of roughness or irregularities on the surface. This smooth surface allows light to bounce off uniformly, creating a consistent reflection.
The material of the object, its smoothness, and the angle of incidence of the light hitting the object are important factors that determine the amount of light that will be reflected. Smooth surfaces reflect more light compared to rough surfaces, and shiny materials reflect more light than dull ones.
A black non-shiny surface will capture more light. It is also the kind of surface which does not reflect the light which it has caught. Such a surface is also excellent at absorbing heat. It is the lighter colours and the shinier surfaces which reflect light. This makes one wonder why women in some hot countries, such as those in the northern parts of Africa wear black material which almost covers all of their body's surface.
The amount of light reflected by an object's surface is affected by its texture, color, and reflective properties. Smooth and brightly colored surfaces tend to reflect more light, while rough or dark surfaces may absorb or scatter more light. The angle of incident light can also impact the amount of light reflected.
A rough or irregular surface reflects light unevenly, causing it to scatter in different directions. This can create a diffuse reflection where the light is not reflected uniformly, unlike a smooth and polished surface that provides a clear and regular reflection. Examples include frosted glass, textured walls, or rough metal surfaces.
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Light reflections off of a smooth surface are considered to be spectral. Light reflections off of rough surfaces are considered to be diffuse
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Light can transfer through transparent materials such as air, glass, and water. These materials allow light to pass through with little or no obstruction. On the other hand, opaque materials like wood, metal, and concrete do not allow light to pass through and absorb or reflect it instead.
Tarnishing of metal is a chemical change where metal reacts with substances in the environment (like oxygen or sulfur) to form a new compound on its surface, giving it a dull or discolored appearance. This process is often reversible through polishing or cleaning the metal surface.