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The darkness outside provides a backdrop to allow your reflection to be seen easier.
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Sometimes when you stand in front of a window you can see yourself and outside at the same time. Why is this true?
you can see both yourself and outside because the reflection of the window also it is not opaque
How do you see stars at night?
just look outsie the window up at the sky.
How is the earth able to give off light?
Yes, but only as a reflection of our suns light. Earths moon does this as well, that is why we can see it at night.
When does a surface reflect lights most clearly?
A surface will reflect light most clearly when that surface is completely smooth. Example of clear reflection: Look at the reflection on a lake when there is no wind or anything causing ripples or waves. The reflection is clear and objects reflected can be seen clearly. Example of distorted (unclear) reflection: Look at the same lake on a very windy day when there are many waves and other ripples on the waters surface. The reflections coming off the waters surface are hard or imposable to see due to the distortion of the reflection.
What do you see when you look in a mirror?
you see a reflection
Why can you see your reflection on a transparent window at night?
You can always see your reflection in the window, just not as well during the day.The light coming in from outside makes it easier to focus your eyes past the window to your surroundings outside, instead of focusing on the reflection.
Reflection in a window at night?
The image you see the the reflection of light from the object into your eyes. During the day time, light from the object incident and reflect to your eyes as well as light from the outside refract to your eyes. Therefore, you barely notice the image. At night, however, there is no source of light from the window outside. As a result, there is only light from the object(yourself) reflect back to your eyes. Hence, your image is visible on the window at night.
If you can see yourself in a window what behavior of waves is responsible for that?
reflection
Why can you see your reflection in a window?
you can see your refection because the light bounces off the mirror into your eyes
Sometimes when you stand in front of a window you can see yourself and outside at the same time. Why is this true?
you can see both yourself and outside because the reflection of the window also it is not opaque
Can you see your reflection on an uneven surface?
Depends on what you are reflecting ON... If it's not a clear or mirror like surface... then no, if it is, you can still see your reflection on an uneven surface... Why don't you actually EXPERIMENT and try to see it for yourself?
Why do we see the reflection of a person standing behind a clear glass?
I know
Is it possible to see a lake in the night sky?
Well it depends if the moon is out. If it is out you can see the moons reflection in the lake. If it is a moonless night you can not see it unless you have a light source.
What light waves lets you see a sharp clear image of yourself in the water?
reflection
What is the difference between a specular and a diffuse reflection?
The difference between Specular Reflection and a Diffuse Reflection is that Specular Reflection is from a mirror- like surface, which produces an image of the surroundings and Diffuse reflection is from a rough surface, which does not produce a clear image but instead allows you to see what is on the surface.
Why can you see your reflection in your eye?
Because your eye is covered in a moist film which protects the eye a little. It prevents the eye from drying out ad you can see your reflection in it because it is a clear liquid similar ti water.
Why can the moon be seen day and night?
Because the suns reflection is hitting it and it is bright enough to see.
