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The amount of light that reflects on a boundary is determined by the difference in refractive indices between the two mediums the light is traveling through. A greater difference in refractive indices results in more light being reflected. This is described by the law of reflection.
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What causes funny mirrors to be distorted?
Funny mirrors are designed with curved surfaces that distort the reflection of objects. The distortion occurs because the mirror reflects light at varying angles, creating a funhouse effect that makes objects appear stretched, squished, or warped. The shape of the mirror determines how much distortion is produced.
What tells how much a ray of light will bend as it travels through a given matrial?
The refractive index of a material determines how much a ray of light will bend when it travels through that material. The higher the refractive index, the more the light will bend. This bending of light is known as refraction.
Why is moonlight cold?
Moonlight appears cold because it reflects sunlight, which is a much warmer source of light. The moon itself does not produce any heat, so the light it reflects does not carry any warmth with it. This can create the perception of moonlight being cold compared to direct sunlight.
What is a measure of how much a ray of light bends when it passes from one medium into another?
The measure of how much a ray of light bends when it passes from one medium into another is called the refractive index. The refractive index is a dimensionless quantity that quantifies how much the speed of light changes as it crosses the boundary between two materials.
Why does the colour of something affect the amount of heat it gains?
Because the colour of something affect the amount of heat absorption by radiation. Black bodies absorb the most radiation while white bodies absorb the least radiation. (reflecting heat radiation)Answer 2:The color of an object depends on what color of light it reflects back. A red object absorbs all other colors and reflects red light to your eyes. White is all colors and black is no light. You've probably heard wearing black in the sun makes you very hot. This is because there is no light being reflected back, it's all absorbed. A white shirt is cooler because it reflects all light colors and absorbs much less. Now, what determines the color that is reflected is the atomic composition of the object. Different colors of light have different frequencies, and certain atoms and materials absorb only certain frequencies of electromagnetic radiation (light). So it's not really the color that determines the amount of heat absorbed, it is the composition of the material that determines both the colors of light that are absorbed and thus, how much energy is absorbed. The color is a secondary effect perceived by you, it really doesn't control the heat absorption, it's a result of the atomic structure of the material.
What happen when light reflects?
When light reflects, on an object it bounces off of the object and you can see the object much more clearly.
How much does a certified financial planner make?
As much as he or she is worth. It is a profession where your level of comittment determines your salary. If your lazy you will have a paycheck that reflects that.
How much light can the color white absorb?
White does not absorb light - it reflects all visible light waves, while black absorbs all visible light and reflects nothing.
How will the angle of light affect how much the piece of wood is heated?
The nagle of light determines the area over which the energy of the light is spread out and that will affect how much it is heated.
How much energy does it take to light phosphorescent light?
It depends upon power of phosphorescent light. The power determines energy consumption.
Why does the moon reflected so much light?
The moon reflects so much light because the moon reflect the light of the sun. The amount of light on the moon that is showing is directly related to the position to the moon. (From Answers.com)
If the speed of light was the same in all materials would a lens cause light rays to bend?
No. Without refraction at a boundary between media with different refractive indices, lenses wouldn't work. The only way we would have of forming real images would be with curved mirrors.
The way a surface reflects light is called?
The way a surface reflects light is called its reflectance. This term describes how much light is reflected off the surface compared to how much is absorbed or transmitted. Reflectance can vary depending on factors such as surface texture, color, and angle of incidence.
Could dark objects reflect light?
Yes. There is hardly anything that reflects NO light; dark objects simply reflect less light than light objects.
What substance cannot be photographed because it reflects too much light?
A substance that cannot be easily photographed because it reflects too much light is glass. The transparency and reflective nature of glass can cause issues with capturing a clear image without proper lighting techniques.
What determines the cost of a share of stock?
The cost of a share reflects how much people are willing to pay for each share (and how many times it has been split), which is why the value is always fluctuating.
What is a f stop?
an f-stop is a setting for a camera lens that determines how much light is allowed to reach the film.
