mirror and glass
Things emit light when they produce their own light source, like the sun emitting light due to nuclear fusion. Things reflect light when they do not have their own light source but instead bounce off and scatter light that hits their surface, like a mirror reflecting sunlight.
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.
The two types of reflection of light are regular reflection, where light rays reflect off a smooth surface at the same angle they hit it, and diffuse reflection, where light rays reflect off a rough or uneven surface in different directions.
Luminous objects are things that generate their own light such as The Sun and Fireflies. Illuminated objects are things that reflect light that has come from another source, things like The Moon or anything in your room when you switch on your light.
Yes, shiny objects reflect light because they have a smooth surface that allows light to bounce off without being absorbed. This reflection gives shiny objects their glossy appearance.
No, invisible things do not reflect light because they do not interact with photons in the visible spectrum. Invisibility is often achieved through techniques like bending light around an object or using materials that do not reflect or absorb light in the visible range.
Any object that is black will theoretically not reflect any light.
Any object that is black will theoretically not reflect any light.
Things that emit include light bulbs, the sun, and fire, which release energy in the form of light and heat. Things that reflect include mirrors, glass windows, and shiny surfaces, which bounce light off them without absorbing it.
Water surface glass
Mirrors reflect light by bouncing it off their smooth surfaces. Water reflects light, especially when the surface is calm and acts like a mirror. Glass windows reflect light depending on the angle of incidence.
Things emit light when they produce their own light source, like the sun emitting light due to nuclear fusion. Things reflect light when they do not have their own light source but instead bounce off and scatter light that hits their surface, like a mirror reflecting sunlight.
Mirror surfaces reflect light by bouncing of incoming light waves at equal and opposite angles. Glass surfaces reflect light due to the difference in refractive index between the air and the glass material.
Dirty things may not reflect light well because the dirt particles on the surface can absorb or scatter the light instead of allowing it to bounce off and create a reflection. The irregularities and inconsistencies on the dirty surface can also disrupt the smooth reflection of 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.
Objects get their color from the way they absorb and reflect light. Different materials absorb and reflect different wavelengths of light, which our eyes perceive as color.
Metals are not the only things that reflect light. Can you see anything around you that is not metal? You see it because it is reflecting light.