A child holds up a silver spoon and is surprised to see her reflection there.

Which interaction between light and matter explains this?

A.

When light hits something relatively flat, smooth, and shiny, it is transmitted by the surface, allowing nearby objects to be seen on the surface.

B.

When light hits something relatively flat, smooth, and shiny, it is refracted by the surface, allowing nearby objects to be seen on the surface.

C.

When light hits something relatively flat, smooth, and shiny, it bounces off the surface, allowing reflected objects to be seen on the surface.

D.

When light hits something relatively flat, smooth, and shiny, it is absorbed by the surface, allowing refracted objects to be seen on the surface.

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Krystal Houston

Physics

10 February, 10:20

A child holds up a silver spoon and is surprised to see her reflection there.

Which interaction between light and matter explains this?

A.

When light hits something relatively flat, smooth, and shiny, it is transmitted by the surface, allowing nearby objects to be seen on the surface.

B.

When light hits something relatively flat, smooth, and shiny, it is refracted by the surface, allowing nearby objects to be seen on the surface.

C.

When light hits something relatively flat, smooth, and shiny, it bounces off the surface, allowing reflected objects to be seen on the surface.

D.

When light hits something relatively flat, smooth, and shiny, it is absorbed by the surface, allowing refracted objects to be seen on the surface.

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Javon Vaughn · Answer 1

The answer to your question is B. When light hits something relatively flat, smooth and shiny, it is reflected by the surface, allowing nearby objects to be seen on the surface.

Jakob Hobbs · Answer 2

The answer is B. When light hits something relatively flat, smooth, and shiny, it is refracted by the surface, allowing nearby objects to be seen on the surface.