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It splits white light up into the colors of the visible spectrum, but if the colors go through another prism, they turn into white light again.
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Does prism reflect light?
Yes, because if it did not, then it would be invisible.
How can you deviate light on 180 degree from right angled prism?
Enter the light perpendicular to the hypotenuse of the Prism above or below the center of the hypotenuse. The light will reflect off the two non-hypotenuse sides and reflect back out in the opposite direction, 180 de Save grees.
Does a mirror reflect without light?
light is needed to reflect an image off a mirror...no light no reflection
Which smooth surfaces reflect light?
Any smooth surface will reflect light. The better question is "How much light does each kind of smooth surface reflect?"
Does prism refract light?
yes.
Does a prism reflect light?
no
Does a prism refract light or reflect light?
A prism refracts light because it's a transparent element with flat, polished surfaces.
How can a prism reflect light?
thorugh kittens
Do mirrors reflect or refract light?
A prism refracts light, and a mirror reflects light.
Does prism reflect light?
Yes, because if it did not, then it would be invisible.
What happens if you shine a beam of light into a triangular prism?
the light will reflect and will split in 7 colors.
How does a prism reflects colors?
Because of the refraction of the room and the light
Which surface of the mirror is usually used to reflect light?
I would have to say the prism
How can you deviate light on 180 degree from right angled prism?
Enter the light perpendicular to the hypotenuse of the Prism above or below the center of the hypotenuse. The light will reflect off the two non-hypotenuse sides and reflect back out in the opposite direction, 180 de Save grees.
Why does a diamond reflect various colors of light when the light that shines on it is white?
The diamond acts as a prism breaking the light into different wavelengths.
What is a pentaprism?
It's a prism with five sides - a traditional prism has only three. It's used to reflect light from the focusing screen into your eye.
Why is it that white light can reflect the 7 colors of the rainbow?
It doesn't. Light doesn't reflect other things; light can be reflected (by a mirror, for example). White light is a mixture of all colors of visible light. In a rainbow, or prism, it is separated into its components.
