0
because since its a plain color it can reflect other colors like the color itself is being absorbed into the plain white. like a white shirt under a black light since the blacklight isn't white like a normal lightbulb the shirt appears purple but that purple color only shows with white pieces of clothing
Wiki User
∙ 9y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Why do satellites suddenly emit a very bright white light?
Planets cannot emit light. They merely reflect light from nearby stars.
Why do white dwarfs appear to give off light when they don't produce any energy?
They reflect light.
What happens when the sun shines on a white surface?
The light from the sun, which is made up of equal parts of red, green and blue (even though it may not look it), will be reflected off of the white surface, staying white as the white surface reflects equal parts of red, green and blue.
Does earth emit or reflect light?
The earth does not emit light, but it does reflect light from the sun.
Do mirrors reflect or refract light?
A prism refracts light, and a mirror reflects light.
Does white light reflect or bend?
White light can reflect or bend, depending upon the circumstances.
What is the difference between the way black and white surfaces affect light?
White surfaces reflect light and heat. Black surfaces do not reflect light and they absorb heat.White surfaces reflect light and heat. Black surfaces do not reflect light and they absorb heat.White surfaces reflect light and heat. Black surfaces do not reflect light and they absorb heat.White surfaces reflect light and heat. Black surfaces do not reflect light and they absorb heat.
What is the best color to use to reflect light rays?
The best color to use to reflect light rays is white. White is a reflective color. So are most light colors. So white is the best color to use to reflect light rays. :)
Why does black not reflect light?
black does not reflect any light because it absorbs all the colours of white light .
Red light and white light reflect?
All of the electromagnetic spectrum can be reflected. White light is a combination of all colors. They all reflect, red is among them.
What color object will reflect green light when white light falls on it?
Something white..
Can white reflect black or does black absorb white?
Black surfaces absorb all light. White surfaces do not "reflect black" as there's no such thing as black light.
Does a white car reflect light?
no cause
What colour would a white ball look like in yellow light?
Yellow as white objects reflect the whole visible light spectrum. So the white ball would reflect the yellow light.
If a white object is in white light what reflects and what absorbs?
A white object will reflect the white light. (that's why we perceive the object to be white).
Does white or black reflect light?
White reflects, black absorbs.
Can a white car reflect light?
Yes, a white car reflects the full spectrum of visible light. However, white cars left in direct sunlight do not reflect heat very well.
