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A sheet of paper simply isn't shiny or smooth enough. It may seem quite smooth, but actually the particles are quite rougher than the particles of a mirror, for example. Obviously, it isn't a very shiny material.
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How many mm is a sheet of paper?
Paper measurement If we're talking about weight, the worldwide standard is gsm (grams per square meter), and there are no practical differences in the measuring technique; nevertheless, we may measure paper thickness by GSM. A4 paper measures 210 mm by 297 mm.
Why can't you see yourself in a piece of paper?
Since it does not reflect light. You can only see yourself in a mirror because it reflects light back into your eye, paper does not do this therefore you cant see yourself the reason is that the light rays are reflected in many directions because of the uneven surface.
How can you use a screen to determine whether an image is real or virtual?
When you project an image onto a screen, if it is real you can see the image on the screen, if it is virtual then you cant.
Can coloured pieces of paper absorb light?
no they can't because they cant reflect
If a refrigerator magnet can't hold apiece of paper against a refrigerator what forces are acting on it?
if a refrigerator magnet cant hold a piece of paper against a refrigerator, the forces acting on the magnet must be what?
Why can't you see your image in a plain glass sheet?
as such u r eye can see only a reflected image when there is no cover at the back side of the mirror(plane mirror). the light or the image will pass through it and doesnot reflect . hence u cant see the picture. thank u for u r wonderful question
How much does paper cost?
depends on the quality: 0- 1p sheet 1- 2p sheet 2- 10p sheet 3- 20p sheet 4- 50p sheet 5- £1 sheet *- £3 sheet what if my school cant aford it
How many mm is a sheet of paper?
Paper measurement If we're talking about weight, the worldwide standard is gsm (grams per square meter), and there are no practical differences in the measuring technique; nevertheless, we may measure paper thickness by GSM. A4 paper measures 210 mm by 297 mm.
Can sound waves be reflected explain why they can or cant?
9000
How do you put a .gif image on Facebook?
we cant share a gif image in the facebook because the facebook cant accept this format.
Why cant you see a person standing behind a closed door?
The light reflected from the person is absorbed by the door. So there's none left on your side to enter your eyes and form an image of the person, or of anything else on his side of the door.
How can a person see his real image?
you cant
Where can you get the doctor who theme tune sheet music for trumpets?
you cant
Is the image produced by a radio telescope the same as the image produced by a optical telescope?
no you cant see image its appers in waves
Cowgirls dont cry free sheet music for piano but i cant buy it?
Sorry, what i meant was does anyone have the sheet music for it?
I eat paper and cant seem to stop am i anemic?
Why are you eating paper????
Where can I find free halo sheet music for saxophone with no downloads?
you cant
