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No, the frequency of light is the number of times a complete 'wavelength' of light (ignoring the photon-like nature of light) passes a fixed point in a second. Generally measured in Hertz (Hz).

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Does the frequency of light change when it is reflected?

No, the frequency of light does not change when it is reflected. Reflection is a process where light waves bounce off a surface, but the frequency remains constant. However, the direction and intensity of the reflected light may be altered.


When light strikes to an object can it be reflected or absorbed?

Yes, when light strikes an object, it can either be reflected (bounced off) or absorbed (taken in by the object). The amount of light that is reflected or absorbed depends on the properties of the object, such as its color and material.


Can light energy be reflected by an object into your eyes?

Yes, light energy can be reflected by an object into your eyes. When light strikes an object, it can bounce off the surface in different directions. Some of this reflected light may enter your eyes, allowing you to see the object.


When the path of light is blocked by an object what happens?

If the object is opaque to the frequency of light impinging on it, some of the light will be reflected and the rest will be converted to heat in the opaque object.


Is the color of an object determined by the wavelength of light that is reflected or absorbed?

The color you perceive is determined by the wavelength (or frequency) of the light.If it was determined by the intensity of the light, then a street light would steadily change coloras you approach it, pass it, and recede from it. That might be quite beautiful, actually.But where I live, it doesn't happen.

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What is the color you see based on?

The frequency or wavelength of the light reflected from the object to your eye.


Does the frequency of light change when it is reflected?

No, the frequency of light does not change when it is reflected. Reflection is a process where light waves bounce off a surface, but the frequency remains constant. However, the direction and intensity of the reflected light may be altered.


How light determines color?

Light determines color by its wavelength, with different wavelengths corresponding to different colors in the visible spectrum. When light interacts with an object, certain wavelengths are absorbed and others are reflected or transmitted. The reflected or transmitted wavelengths determine the color that we perceive.


Is red light reflected or absorbed by an object if the object appeares to your eyes?

Reflected


When light strikes to an object can it be reflected or absorbed?

Yes, when light strikes an object, it can either be reflected (bounced off) or absorbed (taken in by the object). The amount of light that is reflected or absorbed depends on the properties of the object, such as its color and material.


Can light energy be reflected by an object into your eyes?

Yes, light energy can be reflected by an object into your eyes. When light strikes an object, it can bounce off the surface in different directions. Some of this reflected light may enter your eyes, allowing you to see the object.


When the path of light is blocked by an object what happens?

If the object is opaque to the frequency of light impinging on it, some of the light will be reflected and the rest will be converted to heat in the opaque object.


Is the color of an object determined by the wavelength of light that is reflected or absorbed?

The color you perceive is determined by the wavelength (or frequency) of the light.If it was determined by the intensity of the light, then a street light would steadily change coloras you approach it, pass it, and recede from it. That might be quite beautiful, actually.But where I live, it doesn't happen.


What occurs when light hits an object?

When light hits an object, it can be transmitted (pass through the object), absorbed (taken in by the object), or reflected (bounced off the object). The color of the object we see is the result of the wavelengths of light that are reflected off the object and into our eyes.


How does visible light interact with an object?

Visible light interacts with an object by either being absorbed, transmitted, or reflected. The color of the object is determined by the wavelengths of light that are reflected off its surface. When light is absorbed, it can cause the object to heat up. Transmitted light passes through the object without being absorbed or reflected.


What two things happen to light when it strikes to an object?

When light strikes an object, it can be absorbed by the object, converting into other forms of energy, or it can be reflected off the object's surface, allowing us to see the object if the reflected light reaches our eyes.


Frequency refers to the number of times light rays are reflected off an object?

No, the frequency of light is the number of times a complete 'wavelength' of light (ignoring the photon-like nature of light) passes a fixed point in a second. Generally measured in Hertz (Hz).