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Because of surface stuctural irregularity of the the paper.
Light photons that comes in contact wih the irregular surface will either be absorbed (light rays are trapped, can't escape/blocked) or reflected in random directions.
In other words, the irregular reflections cannot form an image or produced a badly distorted image.
That explains why when you look into some paper (e.g. decorative papers) you can only see the mirror image produce will be just an ambiguos vague shape of, e.g. your face.
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Why don't most paper reflect light?
As most paper's surface is rough at microscopic levels therefore they do reflect the light but the light reflected y them is scattered over a large surface due to its rough texture.......As they do not reflect light in a particular direction like mirrors therefore they seems not to reflect the light.....
Why can't a piece of paper reflect light?
Because the light can shine through it?
Why does light reflect better off a mirror than a sheet of paper?
Paper absorbs the light, but the shiny surface of the mirror reflects it.
Can coloured pieces of paper absorb light?
no they can't because they cant reflect
What happens when light shines on green paper?
a green object it will reflect a green light and will absorb all other colours.
What are five materials that do not reflect light?
Wood, Plastic,Cotton,Paper and Fibre are 5 materials that don't reflect light.
Why don't most paper reflect light?
As most paper's surface is rough at microscopic levels therefore they do reflect the light but the light reflected y them is scattered over a large surface due to its rough texture.......As they do not reflect light in a particular direction like mirrors therefore they seems not to reflect the light.....
Why can't a piece of paper reflect light?
Because the light can shine through it?
What is a direct light source?
It is a source of light that generates its own light, doesnt reflect off anything else
What is Matt finish?
it is a very dull finish that doesnt reflect much light
Does light from the sun reflect off the moon?
yes it does the moon doesnt even produce its own light its from the sun
Why does light reflect better off a mirror than a sheet of paper?
Paper absorbs the light, but the shiny surface of the mirror reflects it.
Why is the red light not visible in the sky?
Because the sun doesnt reflect green water into the ocean
Can coloured pieces of paper absorb light?
no they can't because they cant reflect
True or false-most paper does not reflect light very well because its sureface is somewhat rough?
Well, yes, if by "reflect very well" you mean "reflect like a mirror". White paper can have a fairly high albedo, though - referring to the percentage of light reflected.
Does paper towel reflect light?
It acts as a diffuser for light, not so much reflect, use "bounce cards" a white peice or cardboard or thick paper.
What happens when light shines on green paper?
a green object it will reflect a green light and will absorb all other colours.
