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You have not given the alternatives, but this can be called reflection or scattering.

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Describes when light bounces off a surface?

You have not given the alternatives, but this can be called reflection or scattering.


What colors are there when light bounces off a surface?

Any light that bounces off of the surface is the same color as it was when it hit the surface.


What is the property that refers to the way light bounces off a mineral?

The property that refers to the way light bounces off a mineral is known as luster. Luster describes how light reflects off the surface of a mineral, which can range from metallic to non-metallic in appearance.


What represents the light that bounces off of the surface?

The light that bounces off of a surface is called reflected light. When light hits a surface, some of it is absorbed, and the remaining light waves bounce off in different directions, creating reflection.


When light bounces off a surface the surface is?

Regular reflection.


When light bounces is it absorbed?

When light bounces off a surface, it is not absorbed by the surface unless the material is specifically designed to absorb light, such as in solar panels. Instead, the light reflects off the surface, which allows us to see objects and colors.


What type of reflection occurs when light bounces off of a SMOOTH surface such as a mirror?

Specular reflection occurs when light bounces off of a smooth surface such as a mirror!


When light bounces off of a shiny surface what is it said to be?

When light bounces of a shiny surface, such as a mirror, this is called specular reflection.(Diffuse reflection is when light bounces of a rough surface, such as a wall. You can tell it's a rough surface because you can't see your reflection.)


What is a change in direction that occurs when light ray bounces off of a surface?

The change in direction that occurs when a light ray bounces off of a surface is called reflection. Reflection is determined by the angle of incidence (angle at which the light ray hits the surface) and the angle of reflection (angle at which the light ray bounces off the surface).


How does light reflected?

Light can be reflected because it bounces off a surface at an angle.


What is it called when light bounces off an uneven surface?

when light 'bounces off' a surface, the technical term is that light is reflecting. if you're looking for the unscientific, descriptive word, it is scatter


How does light behave when it reflects off a surface?

When light reflects off a surface, it follows the law of reflection stating that the angle of incidence is equal to the angle of reflection. This means that the angle at which the light strikes the surface is equal to the angle at which it bounces off.