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we see things when a light source goes into our eyes or when it reflects off an object
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoObjects are visible to us only if light is reflected off of the object. We cant see anything without light.
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What is translucent in science?
the objects which are not clearly visible
A device used to make objects not visible to the human eye larger?
a microscope
How does infrared light reflect off objects?
Infrared radiation or light is part of the electromagnetic spectrum and acts the same as visible light does.Infrared can be absorbed and reflected by objects much the same way as visible light. More on Infrared:Some black objects that absorb visible light radiation may reflect infrared.Much of the absorbed visible light energy is re-emitted as infrared up to many hours later.There are subcategories of infrared, two common ones are near-infrared and far-infrared. Near being closer to visible light.
Which term is used to describe objects are visible because of reflected light?
illuminatedThats the right answer for a plus.
What kind of energy enables us to see?
Light, for humans "visible light" which is a form of electromagnetic radiation with a relatively wide range of wavelengths. The absorption or reflection of the various wavelengths of light by objects are what define their color.
Objects are visible only to us when?
objects are visible to us only when?
What are visible objects in the sky?
Some visible objects in the sky could be faces and shapes.
What are objects that produce visible called?
Illuminated objects
Why does the sun look like it is following us?
Objects that are further away stay visible for a longer period of time.
What are objects that produce visible light are called?
Illuminated objects
What is translucent in science?
the objects which are not clearly visible
Why can't visible light be used to study prestellar objects?
Those objects would be too cold to emit significant amounts of visible light.
What the microscope contribute to the study of different objects and organism?
The microscope makes transparent objects visible to enable study.
Why objects may not shine with their own light but are still visible?
They reflect and scatter visible light that comes from an external source.
What do you call an instrument that makes small distant objects visible?
A telescope. :-)
Why are objects visible?
Because they still absorb and scatter some light.
Used to magnify objects that are not visible to the naked eye?
microscope
