does an object’s microscopic topography determine which colors it reflects back?
In: Physics
yes, but that’s not the way most things get their color. Usually, the color is from how different molecules absorb or reflect light. However, some materials can have microscopic structures that are much bigger than molecules. These are often like little pits which trap light and absorb it as it bounces around in the pit. This is often how animals get very dark black or blue colors.
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