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Yes, but since its surface is uneven (at atomic level), light is not reflected as in the case of a mirror. Anything that we can see (except black) reflects light. The white paper, for instance, reflects all the colours of white light and this is why it appears white to our eye.

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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.


How does light reflect off paper?

The light spectrum is composed of multiple wave lengths. Different objects will either absorb or reflect particular wavelengths of light. Humans can actually only perceive 3 different categories of light, red, green, and blue.When you perceive white paper, you are perceiving all 3 components of visible light, red, green, and blue. The bleaching and the construction of white paper is thus made to remove the components that absorb light, and leave the components that reflect light. There is an element of glossiness which is the ability to reflect light directly, and flatness which would be the ability to scatter light when reflecting, giving a white finish rather than a mirrored finish.If you look at red paper, then the green and blue wavelengths of light are absorbed by the paper, and the red wavelength is being reflected back.If you look at green paper, then the red and blue wavelengths of light are being absorbed, and the green is being reflected back.If you look at blue paper, then the red and green wavelengths of light are being absorbed, and the blue wavelength is being reflected back.Black paper will absorb essentially all of the light.Different colors will reflect and absorb the three basic components of light in varying amounts.


How does color affect the temperature of paper one left in the sun?

Brighter colors reflect more light and don't get as hot. Darker colors absorb more light and get hotter.


Does a shiny penny reflect light?

yes. a penny can reflect light by cutting a hole in it.


What materials are poor reflectors?

A reflector is a, usually large, sheet of reflective material to reflect light into shadows of an object. Materials such as metals reflect light, whilst materials such as wood and paper do not.

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Does a paper cup reflect?

No, a paper cup does not reflect light like a shiny surface would. Instead, it absorbs and scatters light due to its rough and absorbent surface.


Does crumpled paper reflect light?

Crumpled paper can reflect light to some extent, depending on its surface texture and the angle of incident light. However, because of its uneven and irregular surface, crumpled paper is more likely to scatter light in many different directions rather than reflect it sharply like a smooth and flat surface would.


Can coloured pieces of paper absorb light?

Yes, colored pieces of paper absorb light because they contain pigments that selectively reflect certain wavelengths of light while absorbing others. The pigments in the paper absorb some colors of light, which gives the paper its particular color appearance.


What surfaces reflect light and which do not?

Surfaces that are smooth and shiny, such as mirrors and glass, reflect light. Surfaces that are rough and dull, such as fabric and paper, do not reflect light as effectively. Rough surfaces scatter light in different directions instead of reflecting it.


Can a piece if glass reflect more light than a piece of paper?

Yes, glass can reflect more light than paper because it is a smoother and more reflective surface. Glass tends to have a higher index of reflection compared to paper, leading to more light being bounced off its surface.


Why can't a piece of paper reflect light?

A piece of paper cannot reflect light as effectively as a mirror because the surface of paper is rough and uneven, causing light to scatter in various directions instead of reflecting back in a focused manner. This scattering of light results in a dull or diffused appearance rather than a clear reflection.


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.....


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.


What color will paper appear to be under a red light?

Paper will appear to be black under a red light because red light has a long wavelength and is less likely to reflect off the white surface of paper.


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.


Does orange paper reflect light?

well,yes it does.As you know light has visible colors when it refract it's light,Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and violet. you can shortcut-ed as (ROYGBIV )in pattern.so when you light a white light to any material so it absorbs another and reflect its's own nature color. for instance:when you light or rays white light to the orange paper so it will absorb another and reflect orange color.


Do tissue paper absorb transmit or reflect light?

Tissue paper is thin and mostly translucent, allowing light to pass through it. It absorbs some light and reflects the rest, giving it its characteristic appearance.