Why Do Things Look Darker When They're Wet?

Why Do Things Look Darker When They're Wet?

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Interactive Video

Science, Physics

11th Grade - University

Hard

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The video explains how light interacts with objects, focusing on reflection, refraction, and absorption. It uses the example of spilling water on a shirt to illustrate how light behaves differently when it encounters various materials. The video also covers total internal reflection, explaining why a wet shirt appears darker due to increased light absorption.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How does total internal reflection affect the appearance of a wet shirt?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Why does a shirt appear darker when it is wet compared to when it is dry?

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