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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.
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What is the bouncing of light off an object?
Reflection
How do security mirrors work?
Its a piece of glass that is coated with mirrored tint so that when you look at it you see your reflection. Yet on the other side it serves as a tinted window making it so you can see them but the cant see you.
What kind of reflection does a brick wall cause?
Diffuse reflection
What do you call the reflection of light from a rough surface?
Reflection of light from a rough surface is known as "Diffused" or "Irregular" reflection, because the light rays are barely seen after the reflection of light from a rough surface.
The bouncing back or change in direction of a wave after it hits a barrier?
"reflection"
How come you can see your reflection in a window at night?
You can see your reflection in a window at night because the darkness outside provides a contrast to the brightness inside, allowing your reflection to be visible. The glass in the window acts as a mirror when there is more light indoors than outdoors, creating the reflective effect.
Why if a window is clear can you see your reflection at night?
The darkness outside provides a backdrop to allow your reflection to be seen easier.
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.
Should a mirror or a window be trusted for a reflection?
A mirror will always show your reflection, but a window won't always do that.
If you can see yourself in a window what behavior of waves is responsible for that?
The behavior of reflection is responsible for seeing yourself in a window. Light waves from your image reflect off the glass surface of the window and back to your eyes so that you can see your reflection.
What thoughts come to mind when you see your reflection in the window?
When seeing your reflection in the window, thoughts about your appearance, emotions, and self-perception may come to mind.
Red cardinal pecking at a window continously same window with men working in room?
The red cardinal may be seeing its reflection in the window and trying to defend its territory. To prevent this behavior, you can try covering the outside of the window with a transparent material such as plastic cling wrap or installing window decals to break up the reflection.
Why can you see your reflection in a window?
You can see your reflection in a window because glass is smooth and acts like a mirror, reflecting light that hits it. When light from your face hits the window, it bounces off and creates your reflection.
Why does a robin continually fly into a window for 5 days til it is bloodied?
The robin may be seeing its reflection in the window and interpreting it as a rival bird encroaching on its territory. This triggers a territorial response, causing it to repeatedly attack the reflection. To prevent this behavior, you can try covering the window with a curtain or installing window decals to break up the reflection.
How does a window make a reflection?
A window makes a reflection by allowing light to bounce off its smooth, shiny surface. When light hits the window, some of it is absorbed and some is reflected. The reflected light creates an image of the objects in front of the window on the glass surface.
What happens if you use a 2 way mirror as a window What does the room look like with the mirror facing both inside and out Also how does the reflection look when it's also the light source?
During the day, from outside the window will look like a mirror, from inside the window will look like a window.During the night with the indoor lights on, from outside the window will look like a window, from inside the window will look like a mirror.During the night with the indoor lights off, from both sides the window will generally look like a mirror.
Why can you see your own reflection on a window?
You can see your own reflection on a window because glass is a smooth and highly reflective surface that bounces light effectively. When light from you hits the glass, it reflects back with little scattering, allowing you to see your reflection.
