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A smooth piece of aluminum foil can be seen in your reflection but why not the crumpled piece?
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∙ 11y ago
Take a makeup mirror, and look at yourself in the mirror. Then, rotate that mirror by about 10 degrees. What do you see happen to the image in the mirror? Now, take a ball of foil and examine its surface closely. The light reflects off each small area in a different direction.
As with a mirror, the light rays are reflected back in parallel from the polished side of aluminum foil. But when it is crumpled, the rays reflect in many directions from the angular facets.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoBecause light reflects better on a flat surface. When you crumple it up, it gets more jagged, and reflects the light at awkward and different angles.
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∙ 14y agoTechnically, you can see your reflection in a crumpled piece of aluminum. However, it looks crappy. The light reflects better on a smooth surface.
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∙ 11y agoBecause light reflects better on a flat surface. When you crumple it up, it gets more jagged, and reflects the light at awkward and different angles
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∙ 11y agoI can see my reflection in crumpled foil, maybe you're not looking hard enough
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Why might a tightly crumpled ball of foil sink but a flat piece of foil of the same mass float in water?
A tightly crumpled ball of foil might sink in water because it's density is greater than water. When foil is flat it's density is less than water and it will float.
Is a piece of aluminum corrodes in a solution of acid chemical change?
yes
Which special property is shown if a piece of calcite comes in contact with hydrochloric acid?
double reflection
Why was it important to cover each beaker with a piece of aluminum foil?
so that the solution would not evaporate
Is a aluminum foil a compound mixture or element?
an element. its made entirely out of aluminum
What Explain why you can see your reflection more clearly in a piece of aluminum foil than in a piece of white paper.?
The aluminum foil is smoother.
Does a crumpled piece of aluminum foil into a ball would the mass weight volume and density increase or decrease from what it was?
All that has changed is the shape.
How do you use crumpled in a sentence?
She found a crumpled piece of paper in her pocket.
Why does a crumpled piece of paper fall faster than a flat piece of paper?
The ball presents less Surface Area to the air than a flat sheet. So, there is less air resistance when a thin piece of paper is crumpled into a ball.
Is the force of gravity stronger on a crumpled piece of paper than on an identical piece of paper which has not been crumpled?
No, the force of gravity is the same for both the crumpled and non-crumpled pieces of paper. Gravity acts on all objects the same way, regardless of their shape or condition. The only factor that affects the force of gravity is the mass of the object.
What is a structural analogy for ribosomes?
A structural analogy for ribosomes is a crumpled piece of paper.
What is summative reflection?
A summative reflection is done after viewing or making a piece of fine art. It is a reflection on the entire piece and not just one aspect.
Why a crumpled paper can throw further than a flat piece of paper?
Less air resistance.
Can a piece of paper be considered smooth and well polished for regular reflection to happen?
acually i dont know cuz i asked it . lol!!
What does the mealworm need to reach adulthood?
Crumpled newspaper or sawdust and a vegetable to provide moisture like a piece of potato.
Is it true or false when a crumpled piece of paper falls to the ground more quickly than a flat piece of paper becauseof gravity?
False, the gravity on the sheet of paper is the same regardless of its shape. However the crumpled sheet has less air resistance than the flat sheet allowing it to fall faster.
What is the size of aluminum?
A piece of aluminium (or aluminum) can come in different sizes.
