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: Highly '''reflective''' [[material]]s are referred to as '''shiny'''.
 
: Highly '''reflective''' [[material]]s are referred to as '''shiny'''.
 
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: Highly '''reflective''' [[material]]s make good [[mirror]]s.
: Highly '''reflective''' [[material]]s [[Absorb (Physics)|absorb]] and [[emit]] [[infra-red]] [[radiation]] at a slower rate than dull [[material]]s.
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Revision as of 08:53, 5 April 2019

Key Stage 3

Meaning

Reflectivity is how good a material is at reflecting an image.

About Reflectivity

Highly reflective materials are referred to as shiny.
Highly reflective materials make good mirrors.
Metals are usually very shiny materials.


Key Stage 4

Meaning

Reflectivity is how good a material is at reflecting an image.

About Reflectivity

Highly reflective materials are referred to as shiny.
Highly reflective materials make good mirrors.
Metals are usually very reflective materials.