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What happens when hits a black surface?

im assuming that u meant "what happens when LIGHT hits a black surface?" the reason for this is that the black surface ABSORBS the light, and so none of the light waves can be reflected back (which is what makes it look black)


What happens when light hits a surface?

Depending on its darkness it is partially reflected and partially absorbed but if truly black it will all be absorbed and vice versa


What happens to a beam of light once it hits water?

The incident ray (the incoming light) hits the water and then the speed is slowed. It is called 'Refraction'. Which is the bending of light through a translucent or transparent object.


What happens to temperature as the angle at which the sun's rays strike the earths surface increases?

Each beam of sunlight has the same amount of energy (which is where we get our warmth). The energy of the sun is more spread accross the Earth's surface with increased angles (oblique). This is what happens at the poles where the sun light hits the Earth at 180 degrees. It is cold at the poles because the sun's energy is spread out over a large area. As the angle of the sun decreases the energy of the sun hits the earth directly and is concentrate. This is what happens when the sun hits the equator at 90 degrees and that is why it is warm at the equator.


What happens when light hits an object it cannot pass through?

If the light can not pass through a object it is opaque . The light will reflect or be absorbed by the object.

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What will happen if the light hits a plane surface and a rough surface?

If the light hits a plane surface, regular reflection will take place and if light hits a rough surface, diffused (irregular) reflection will take place. Here is a diagram for both. Diffused (irregular) Regular


When light hits a rough surface and is reflected it is called reflection.?

Yes, when light hits a rough surface and is reflected in many different directions, it is called diffuse reflection. This type of reflection occurs when the surface is not smooth and causes the light to scatter.


What does light look like when it hits a rough surface?

it goes everywere


What occurs when light hits a bumpy or rough surface?

When light hits a bumpy or rough surface, it gets scattered in different directions because the surface features disrupt the regular reflection pattern. This scattering of light creates a diffuse reflection, resulting in the surface appearing matte or non-shiny.


When a light hits a rough surface and bounces back at different surfaces?

A reflection


Does light reflect off a rough surface?

Yes, light can reflect off a rough surface. When light hits a rough surface, it scatters in different directions due to the uneven surface, causing diffuse reflection. This is why rough surfaces may appear less shiny or reflective compared to smooth surfaces.


Does light bounce off evenly rough surfaces?

No, light does not bounce off evenly rough surfaces. When light hits a rough surface, it reflects in many different directions due to the irregularities on the surface, leading to diffuse reflection. This is why rough surfaces appear to scatter light in various directions.


What happens when hits a black surface?

im assuming that u meant "what happens when LIGHT hits a black surface?" the reason for this is that the black surface ABSORBS the light, and so none of the light waves can be reflected back (which is what makes it look black)


Can rough surfaces reflect light?

Yes, rough surfaces can reflect light. When light hits a rough surface, it scatters in multiple directions due to the irregularities on the surface, creating a diffuse reflection. Smooth surfaces, on the other hand, produce specular reflections where light is reflected at equal angles.


What occurs when a parrellel rays of light hits a rough surface?

When parallel rays of light hit a rough surface, the light scatters in different directions due to the uneven surface. This phenomenon is called diffuse reflection. It results in the light being reflected in various angles rather than a single angle as with smooth surfaces.


What type of reflection happens when a straight ray of light hits rough concrete?

The scattered reflection occurs when a straight ray of light is reflected from hitting rough concrete.


What happens when sunlight hits a surface?

The sunlight will be absorbed by the surface.If the surface is a mirror,lesser light will be absorbed.More will be reflected. If the surface is black,more light will be absorbed.