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Because it absorbs all visible light. Visible white light can be divided into 7 colours (the rainbow). Every object appears as the colour they are because they reflect that colour from the rainbow spectrum or a mixture of them and then absorb the rest of the light rays. Black things do not reflect any light and so appear black. This is also why black this tend to become warm or hot when it is sunny. They transfer all the light energy they absorb into thermal energy.
Because it absorbs all visible light
Because they absorb all colors.
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∙ 13y agoWhite on the other hand is the combination of all the visible light spectrum wavelengths.
Black does not absorb light it absorbs light energy or heat from the sun.
The only black that does not reflect any light is a theoretical black. If black did not reflect any visible light, you wouldn't be able to see any surface. You would see a void. You can see this when looking at a black object with a textured surface. What you see are varying shades of black. So, while the amount of light being reflected is significantly smaller than, say, a white object, there is still a portion of the light hitting the object that is being reflected back to your eyes.
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∙ 11y agoobjects which are white in colour reflect light that falls on them and when that light strikes our eyes they appear to glow white but black objects absorb light and we see those object only when light from other luminous source fall into our eyes that is why we cannot see black objects in dark even if small amount of light falls.
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∙ 16y agoBlack objects are black because when light rays hit them, they absorb every color from the spectrum, which makes them appear black. So even if you put them under a different colored light, they will still appear black. White is actually the exact opposite, since it reflects every color in the spectrum.
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∙ 8y agoNear total absorption of incident light in the visible part of the spectrum causes an object to look black. Simply put, a black object doesn't reflect any incident light.
because it's black
Everything can turn black if you turn off all lights. An object can look black if you paint it black. Optical illusions can also make things look black. Usually, when there is no light reflecting from an object, the object looks black.
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∙ 12y agobecause...it's black..., here's a tip, paint it red, then it will appear red.
Actually, scientists have recently made the blackest material ever (ie. it reflects the least amount of light). I'm just waiting till they can convert it into clothing...that would be so goth...checkout the URL if you want more info..
http://www.rsc.org/chemistryworld/News/2007/March/01030701.asp
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∙ 12y agoThis occurs when these Things cannot, or are unable to, neither Emit nor Reflect Photons of any of their usuallySpectroscopically Detectable Forms.
Also; They are Unable to Profer Photons.
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∙ 16y agoAn object appears black if it reflects no light in your direction.
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∙ 12y agoBecause it can only reflect black light, which makes it look black
in some culturs black means letters. some say that they have bigger peckers.
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What does a black objects do to light?
black object completely absorbe the incident energy and does not reflect any light because if energy incident on any other thing it reflect some portion in atmosphere that is why we can see the thing that it is in which colour but if energy absorbes by any object here total absorption no reflection
Can a black hole suck up Jupiter?
A black hole near Neptune -- or near any other object in space -- would suck up that planet (or that object). Fortunately, there nearest black hole to our Solar System is several thousand light years away.
What colors of the visible light spectrum are absorbed by black objects White objects?
The color of something actually depends on the wavelengths of colors reflected from the objects chosen. For instance, a red apple is red because of the red wavelengths in white light get reflected, while others are absorbed. Actually, if a red apple were to be illuminated by light, the apple would have a black appearance. Now back to the point, when light is absorbed by a black object, the energy of the object carried by When light is absorbed by a black object, the energy carried by the light doesn't just disappear like that. Instead, it raises energy of the object causing the absorption. The object carries the absorbed energy by emitting much longer wavelength, with lower energy infrared (heat). This process of light into heat is like a key to understanding the process. Light doesn't just disappear when struck onto a black object. It's actually transformed into some other species of radiation that could be either radiated from or retained into the black object.
Is a black hole visible?
For most purposes, no, black holes themselves are not visible. Black holes absorb everything near them, including light. Light needs to originate from an object or strike an object and reflect from it and to your eyes in order for you to see it. Light that enters a black hole can never leave. Since black holes do not emit light or any form of electromagnetic radiation, it is impossible for astronomers to observe them directly. However, matter falling into a black hole can become superheated and emit light and x-rays before falling past the point from which nothing can return. We can detect this radiation. Theoretically, you could also see the event horizon of a black hole if you got close enough; it would appear as a completely black sphere against a background of stars. The light from stars behind the black hole would be highly distorted, as can be seen in the image above.
Why do white dwarfs appear to give off light when they don't produce any energy?
They reflect light.
What color will a red object appear under green light?
It would appear black because the object would not reflect any of the colors of light back.
What colour will a white object appear if only red light was shone on it?
Red. The colour of an object is determined by the wavelengths of light it reflects and absorbs, and a white object is one that reflects light across the visible spectrum. If only red light shines on it, it will reflect that light. In contrast, a black object appears black because it doesn't reflect any visible wavelengths, so would still appear black. Any object that doesn't reflect the wavelength of light you're using (eg blue objects) would also appear black because it isn't reflecting any light.
Why does not white light when falls on objects makes them appear as black or white?
Many objects do appear black or white when light falls on them. If they are black, it means that the object is absorbing all wavelengths of visible light and not reflecting any. If they are white, it means that they are reflecting all wavelengths of visible light and not absorbing any. The color of an object is due to the wavelengths of light that it reflects.
Why is soy sauce black?
Any black thing, including soya sauce, will appear black because it absorbs most of the light that falls on it. So why do "black things" absorb light? Because their surface or their interior is unable to reflect light. (In other words, "because it does". Why do metals appear shiny and metallic? Because they do!) Black things will normally appear black in other light; but other colours may appear black in other lights. For instance, a blue object may appear black in orange light, because orange light has little blue within it for the "blue" object to reflect.
Can light be absorbed by any object?
Any object can absorb light if it didn't the object would be invisible (black)
What percentage is black in Egypt?
Any non-self-luminous object or surface in Egypt, or segment of one, may appear black if no light is shining opn it.
What a black object look like under a yellow light?
The reason a black object is described as "a black object" is becasuse even under white light, where every color is available, the thing absorbs all of them, and doesn't reflect any color. Illuminating it with light of only a single color isn't going to change that. It'll still appear black.
If you shine a blue light on a red object what color will the object turn?
Believe it or not, the object will appear black! Here's why. An object is red because it absorbs all wavelengths of light except red. It reflects the red back to our eyes, so that's what color we perceive. If you, then, have no other light source and shine purely blue light on a red object, the object will absorb the blue light and you won't get any light reflected at all. In other words, black.
What would a red object look like shone onto a blue light?
Red and blue are at opposite ends of the visible light spectrum, red being of low frequency, and blue being of high frequency. Sunlight contains frequencies across the whole frequency range, which appears white. An object that appears white reflects all frequencies. A red object appears red because it reflects red (low frequency) light, and absorbs all other colours. Blue light contains only high frequencies. If you are in a darkened room, lit only by blue light, white objects will appear blue because they are reflecting the blue light, and no other frequency is available. But a red object absorbs high-frequency (blue) light, and since this is the only light in the room, it does not reflect any light. Objects that do not reflect any light appear black. Some objects appear black even in sunlight, because they absorb all frequencies and do not reflect any. So to answer the question, when you have a red object that is lit only by blue light, it will appear black.
What are some thing that light don't reflect?
Any object that is black will theoretically not reflect any light.
What are some things that don't reflect light?
Any object that is black will theoretically not reflect any light.
What are some things that don't reflect that light?
Any object that is black will theoretically not reflect any light.
