2007-12-08 08:28:22 · 8 answers · asked by babi V 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
It reflects all visible wavelengths of light
2007-12-08 08:32:11 · answer #1 · answered by mountainpenguin 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The snow actually isn't white. Snow is actually mostly clear (like ice). If we could see the tiny particles that the snow clings to it would probably be a dark brown or black color.
However, due to refraction of light and reflection of light (refraction you see when you put a spoon into a cup of water and it looks like it is broken or warped), we can't see through the newly fallen snow. Most all of the light (and nearly all of the wavelengths) are either refracted or reflected. We are actually seeing this affect and it looks like it is white.
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2007-12-08 20:58:00 · answer #2 · answered by McKeon_PE_Orlando 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its crystalline structure is such that all visible wavelengths are reflected giving the snow its white appearance.
2007-12-08 16:36:01 · answer #3 · answered by 1ofSelby's 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ice crystals reflect/refract broadband visible light frequencies.
2007-12-08 16:50:34 · answer #4 · answered by Robert S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Snow can reflect all of the wavelengths that reflect on it. (Light waves are all around us)
2007-12-08 16:49:17 · answer #5 · answered by maxthenerd19 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
girl...if the snow was any other color, would you think we'd all be as cheery and stuff?..Hohoho ;)
2007-12-08 16:53:45 · answer #6 · answered by Lizzie Art 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So when guys pee in it you wont step in it. hehe Love, honey
2007-12-08 17:13:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
its yellow when me and my friends are finished:)
2007-12-08 17:08:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋