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Type of light source that reflects light rays?
Light doesn't reflect light, nor does any other electromagnetic radiation.
How can a mirror reflect light and is it possible to have a reflection in pitch black darkness?
A mirror reflects light by causing photons to bounce off its smooth surface at an angle equal to the angle of incidence. In pitch black darkness, where there is no light to reflect off a surface, it is not possible to have a reflection in the traditional sense. However, some surfaces can reflect a limited amount of light even in very low light conditions due to their material properties.
How does light reflect off a smooth surface like a mirror?
Light reflects off a smooth surface like a mirror because the surface is flat and regular, allowing the light waves to bounce off in a predictable manner. When light hits the mirror, it bounces off at the same angle as it strikes the surface, creating a clear and sharp reflection.
Do mirrors reflect or refract light?
Mirrors reflect light. A mirror's smooth surface allows light to bounce off of it in a predictable manner, resulting in a clear reflection of an object. Refraction of light occurs when light passes through a transparent material and changes speed, causing the light to bend.
What is Luminous and what is reflect?
Luminous refers to something that emits light on its own, like the sun or a light bulb. Reflect means to bounce back light, sound, or heat off a surface, like a mirror reflecting an image.
What is a smooth shiny surface that is able to reflect light?
A mirror is a smooth, shiny surface that is able to reflect light.
What happens when you shine light through a mirror?
When you shine light through a mirror, the light will reflect off the mirror's surface and bounce back. Some light may also pass through the mirror, depending on its transparency. Overall, the mirror will predominantly reflect the light due to its smooth and reflective surface.
What will a mirror always do to light?
A mirror will always reflect light. It bounces off the mirror's surface at the same angle it hits it.
What are two things that can reflect light?
mirror and glass
What do you understand by the term reflection of light . Name two objects which can reflect light?
Reflection of light is the phenomenon where light rays bounce off a surface after striking it. A mirror and a smooth metal surface are two examples of objects that can reflect light.
Which surface is MOST likely to reflect light and form an image?
A smooth and polished surface, such as a mirror, is most likely to reflect light and form a clear image due to its ability to provide a flat and uniform surface for light to bounce off of uniformly.
Why does a mirror reflect light so well?
Because it has a shiny & smooth surface which helps to reflect the light... Take an example of tree. A tree have a rough surface due to which light can be reflect. So All of this depends on the smoothness of surface.. :-)
Does a spoon reflect light?
Yes, a spoon reflects light. The shiny surface of a spoon acts as a mirror, bouncing light off its surface.
What is a very smooth surface able to clearly reflect light to form a virtual image?
A mirror with a very smooth surface can reflect light to form a virtual image. When light waves hit the mirror, they bounce off at the same angle they hit, creating a clear reflection that appears to be behind the mirror, producing a virtual image.
What is the significance of the color of a mirror in terms of its reflective properties?
The color of a mirror does not affect its reflective properties. Mirrors reflect light regardless of their color because they have a smooth and reflective surface. The color of a mirror is determined by the material used to coat its surface, but it does not impact its ability to reflect light.
How much light does a mirror reflect?
A mirror reflects almost all of the light that hits it, depending on the material and surface quality. The smooth surface of a mirror allows light to bounce off at the same angle it hits it, leading to a clear reflection.
Does a mirror reflect without light?
light is needed to reflect an image off a mirror...no light no reflection
