eli5: What is the difference between a mirror and a white object? 1.21K viewsJanuary 19, 2024OtherPhysics Question100.55K January 19, 2024 0 Comments I mean, what does a white object do? Absorbs nothing, reflects all light back. What does a mirror do? Absorbs nothing, reflects all light back. Having the same characteristics, how does a mirror reflect an image and a white object, a white texture? In: Physics 18 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted January 19, 2024 0 Comments The difference is in the angle of the individual reflected light rays with the surface which depends on the roughness of the surface. A mirror is basically a very polished white-ish object. You are viewing 1 out of 18 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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