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Sometimes, water can act as a mirror. The light that the sun gives off has bounced off of you into the water. When the light reaches the surface of the water, it can do two things. Firstly, it can be refracted underneath the surface. Secondly, it can be reflected back at you and into your eye. Usually, both occurs, although whether enough reflection occurs to make you see your reflection or not depends on several factors.
Your eye does something similar. It picks up the light from the sun that has bounced off of objects and creates a picture out of it.
While the water acts like a mirror and your eye acts like a lens, the concept is very similar.
What else can I help you with?
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?
Imagine that you are a fish underwater When you look up to the surface to the water you can see the sky and also the bottom of the pool How do you explain this unusual view?
Reflection and refraction. You see the reflection on the bottom of the surface of the pool. You see the refraction of light through the surface of the pool. This is the super short answer...someone else might provide more information but the reader can "google" reflection and refraction to find out more.
Does matte surface reflect more light than a shiny surface?
if they didn't you couldn't see them
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.
Why is there a shiny surface at the back of the radiator?
The shiny surface is a reflector, to reflect the heat outwards towards you.
What process occur when light bounces off a smooth shiny surface?
When light bounces off a smooth, shiny surface, the process that occurs is reflection. The light waves bounce off the surface at the same angle they hit it, creating a clear reflection of the light source. This process is responsible for our ability to see our own reflection in mirrors and other shiny surfaces.
Why can you see your reflection in a spoon but not in a piece of cloth?
You can see your reflection in a spoon because it has a smooth and shiny surface that can reflect light rays. A piece of cloth has a rough and absorbent surface that scatters the light instead of reflecting it, making it impossible to see a clear reflection.
When does reflection work best?
Reflection works best if it is on a smooth shiny surface.
How is regular reflection different from irregular reflection?
Regular reflection is by a plane and shiny surface while the irregular one is from a rough surface.
When light bounces off of a shiny surface what is it said to be?
When light bounces of a shiny surface, such as a mirror, this is called specular reflection.(Diffuse reflection is when light bounces of a rough surface, such as a wall. You can tell it's a rough surface because you can't see your reflection.)
What happens to the light when it strikes a shiny surface?
When light strikes a shiny surface, it reflects off the surface. This reflection allows us to see the surface as it bounces back towards our eyes, creating a mirror-like effect.
Why can you see your reflection in a spoon?
You can see your reflection in a spoon because its surface is smooth and shiny, acting like a mirror to reflect light. The curvature of the spoon also helps concentrate light, making the reflection more clear.
Why you are not able to see your reflection?
If someone is not able to see their reflection, it could be because the surface they are looking at is not reflective, such as a rough or non-shiny surface. Additionally, if the lighting is too dim or if there is no light source available, it may not create a reflection. Physical obstructions or distortions in the mirror could also prevent a clear reflection.
What can you see your reflection in?
In a shiny pot, a shiny pan, other shiny cooking utensils and cooking-ware, a mirror, and in clear water.
Why do we need a shiny surface for reflection?
A shiny surface reflects light more efficiently because its smooth surface allows light to bounce off uniformly, creating a clear and distinct reflection. Rough surfaces scatter light in different directions, resulting in a less defined reflection.
How are light waves reflected off of a shiny surface like a mirror?
Light waves are reflected off a shiny surface like a mirror due to the law of reflection, which states that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection. When light waves hit a mirror, they bounce off in a predictable manner, allowing us to see a clear reflection of the objects in front of the mirror.
What is the reflection ray in science?
In science, the reflection ray refers to the path that light takes when it bounces off a surface and changes direction. This reflection allows us to see objects by reflecting light into our eyes. The angle at which the light ray hits the surface is equal to the angle at which it reflects off the surface, according to the law of reflection.
