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When light hits a white surface, all the wavelengths of light are reflected off the surface uniformly, resulting in the surface appearing white to our eyes. This is because white surfaces reflect all visible wavelengths of light.

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When a ray of white light hits an opaque surface with red orange yellow green and violet what colors will the surface appear?

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The blue surface absorbs most colors of white light except for blue, which is reflected. This reflected blue light is what we perceive with our eyes as the color blue.


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What happens when light hits a rough surface?

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What happens to the colors of white light when it hits opaque colored surfaces?

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How is a reflection of light off a white wall similar to the reflection of light off a mirror?

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What will happen if the light hits a plane surface and a rough surface?

If the light hits a plane surface, regular reflection will take place and if light hits a rough surface, diffused (irregular) reflection will take place. Here is a diagram for both. Diffused (irregular) Regular


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Why don't white surfaces absorb as much light as black surfaces?

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