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What is it called when light reflects off the surface of a metal?
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∙ 14y ago
i don't think that it has a special name , i think it just reflects the light .
however if heat reflects on a shiny surface this is called reflective radiation.
hope this helps *)
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∙ 14y ago
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Does light reflect off the surface of metal?
It reflects off the surface of shiny and smooth metals.
What happens when a ray of light hits metal?
It reflects off it. If the surface is smooth you get an orderly reflection, if rough then a random scatter of light.
What are the two sets of reflections involved when you see yourself in a mirror?
In conventional mirrors a reflective layer of metal is applied to the back surface of plate glass. Light reflects a little off the front surface of glass, then mainly off the metal at the back surface.
What is an object that reflects light?
mirror, spoon, metal, ect.
A rough surface reflects light in many directions.?
All surfaces reflect light. However, only the smoothest surfaces reflect all light in one direction. These are shiny and include mirrors and metal. Some surfaces just reflect the light in all directions, which is why you cannot see the reflection.
Does light reflect off the surface of metal?
It reflects off the surface of shiny and smooth metals.
Why metal surface shine?
because it is very smooth therefore it reflects the light
How does light interact with shiny metal?
It reflects the light, that is how the surface seems shiny.When light hits a shiny surface it is reflected and is sometimes bent.
What islusture of metal?
if you mean "luster" then it is the way that a rock or mineral reflects light off of its surface.
What happens when a ray of light hits metal?
It reflects off it. If the surface is smooth you get an orderly reflection, if rough then a random scatter of light.
What is The shiny appearance of metal called?
Luster- how light reflects of an object (usually a mineral).
What object reflects light?
The best things to use are metallic and shiny due to the way light bounces of the object.
Why does a metal crown shine when light is on it?
Because the crown reflects light
What are the two sets of reflections involved when you see yourself in a mirror?
In conventional mirrors a reflective layer of metal is applied to the back surface of plate glass. Light reflects a little off the front surface of glass, then mainly off the metal at the back surface.
What sort of object does not reflects light well?
metal
Why does a metal ring look shiny?
it reflects light
What is an object that reflects light?
mirror, spoon, metal, ect.
