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its because the drop of the water is like a concave lens
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 8y agoA more definitive answer: If you look at a dull surface under a microscope you'll find that is is not smooth, even if it appears so to the naked eye. There are may microscopic bumps and depressions. This means that rather than a single, consistent surface there are many tiny surfaces facing in random directions. Light is subsequently reflected in random directions. In other words, there is no consistent reflection.
Conversely, a shiny surface will appear much smoother. The irregularities on such a surface are generally too small to affect light in the visible spectrum. This means there is a single consistent surface for light to reflect from.
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∙ 10y agoits because the drop of the water is like a concave lens
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∙ 8y agoThe question is tautological. Shiny surfaces are shiny because they reflect light better!
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Does a rough surface reflect light in many directions?
Highly polished, shiny surfaces reflect light the best as they are REFLECTive. White or bright surfaces also reflect light well. Dull, Matt surfaces are the worst reflecters of light
Do shiny surfaces emit infrared?
They could if they were a source of it. Say if you heated a shiny steel pan in the oven. However shiny objects typically reflect IR better that emitting it. Dark objects are better at absorbing and emitting IR.
Does a shiny penny reflect light?
yes. a penny can reflect light by cutting a hole in it.
Shiny objects that reflect light?
Metal has a metallic luster and is a conductor.
Does matte surface reflect more light than a shiny surface?
if they didn't you couldn't see them
Why does light reflect best on flat and shiny surfaces?
because the light bounces off the flat and shiny surfaces.
How does tinfoil reflect sunlight?
Things with shiny surfaces reflect light :)
Would rather reflect than refract light?
Mirrors and other shiny surfaces.
A rough surface reflects light in many directions.?
All surfaces reflect light. However, only the smoothest surfaces reflect all light in one direction. These are shiny and include mirrors and metal. Some surfaces just reflect the light in all directions, which is why you cannot see the reflection.
Does a rough surface reflect light in many directions?
Highly polished, shiny surfaces reflect light the best as they are REFLECTive. White or bright surfaces also reflect light well. Dull, Matt surfaces are the worst reflecters of light
Why are mirrors and metallic surfaces are shiny but books and doors are not?
the door and books decreased absorbing of light and the mirritating and metallic surfaces have increased reflect of light
When light is reflected?
light is reflected when it falls on some object. every object has the ability to reflect light.
Why do some torches a have a shiny back?
Some lights and torches have a shiny back in order to reflect the light better.
Why dull black surface heats up more quickly than bright shiny surfaces?
The shinier the object, the more heat will reflect off of it. For example, a black carwill heat up much faster as the dull black will absorb the heat, while a shiny coloured car will reflect the heat molocules off.
What is a smooth shiny surface that is able to reflect light?
shinny surfaces, example mirror.
Do shiny surfaces emit infrared?
They could if they were a source of it. Say if you heated a shiny steel pan in the oven. However shiny objects typically reflect IR better that emitting it. Dark objects are better at absorbing and emitting IR.
Why does shiny surfaces absorbe more energy then dull surfaces?
Because, shiny surfaces reflect heat, they don't emit much heat and they don't absorb much heat!
