Explain what will happen when light strikes a: 1. black asphalt on a basketball court 2. clear window glass 3. fog
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When light strikes a black asphalt on a basketball court, most of the light is absorbed by the asphalt, and very little is reflected. This is because black surfaces absorb most of the light that falls on them, converting it into heat. So, we can say that the black Show more…
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