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Do shiny materials reflect or absorb radiant energy?
The shiny materials are said to reflect most radiant energy. That's what gives them the quality of being shiny. Generally speaking, shiny materials are reflecting most of the light striking them, and this translates into the fact that shiny materials generally do not absorb radiant energy.
What word is used for materials that light can pass through?
Transparent materials allow light to freely pass through them. Translucent materials also allow light to pass through them, but change the colour of the light.
Why do flameless candles flicker?
Because there is a light inside of the warmer, and you see the reflection from the light.
What are materials that transmit some light?
The word for materials that transmit some light is translucent.
Matter that does not transmit any light is what?
Opaque Materials, such as wood or steel, do not transmit light, accept in the case of a few Physicists, today, claiming that they have, in fact, transmitted light rays through different "holes" in different kinds of opaque materials.
Why do opaque materials become warmer when light shines on them?
You must have Mr. Williams.
What happens when light hits opaque materials?
Generally, some will get reflected and some will get absorbed and converted to heat.
Do shiny materials reflect or absorb radiant energy?
The shiny materials are said to reflect most radiant energy. That's what gives them the quality of being shiny. Generally speaking, shiny materials are reflecting most of the light striking them, and this translates into the fact that shiny materials generally do not absorb radiant energy.
Why is winter clothing generally darker in color than summer clothing?
Because dark clothing is warmer than light clothing.
When sunlight falls on a pair of reading glasses and a pair of dark sunglasses which pair of glasses would you expect to become warmer?
The sunglasses would be warmer under the light then reading glasses because it is vibrating more electrons rather than reading glasses do because they let light pass through them.
How does visible light cause earths surface to become warmer?
Visible light is an insignificant portion of the solar radiation that warms the Earth. The sun's infrared radiation, also known as 'heat', is responsible for virtually all of it.
How does the speed of light change as light goes through different materials?
It slows down when travelling through materials whose refractive index (optical density, NOT physical density) is high. Gases generally have low refractive indices but with liquids and solids, there it depends on the substance.
What word is used for materials that light can pass through?
Transparent materials allow light to freely pass through them. Translucent materials also allow light to pass through them, but change the colour of the light.
Is there a light blanket that is good to use in the warmer months?
using a all cotton ,(not wool )is best for the warmer months
Why is it so light out when it snows?
It is light outside when it snows because snow, being white, reflects light making it lighter. Black materials absorb light (for example roads can become quite hot in the summer if you've ever noticed) whereas white materials reflect light. This is why in countries like Spain, houses are often painted white.
Why do flameless candles flicker?
Because there is a light inside of the warmer, and you see the reflection from the light.
What are materials that transmit some light?
The word for materials that transmit some light is translucent.
