Why does light go through glass

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Start date Sep 11, 2008
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In summary, light goes through glass because it is a transparent material with a unique molecular structure that allows light to easily pass through without being absorbed. Not all light can pass through glass, only visible light. The tightly packed molecules in glass do not allow for much reflection, which is why light does not bounce off of glass. Most types of glass can allow light to pass through, as long as they are transparent and free of impurities or defects that could block the light.

Sep 11, 2008

Pauli'sPennies

why does light go through glass but not through other forms of matter?

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Sep 11, 2008

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Please read the FAQ thread in the General Physics forum. Maybe that might give you a good start.

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Sep 11, 2008

Pauli'sPennies

thank you, "phonon" was not a word in my vocabulary ill have to read up on this

1. Why does light go through glass?

Light goes through glass because glass is a transparent material, meaning it allows light to pass through it without being scattered or absorbed.

2. How does light pass through glass?

Light passes through glass due to the unique structure of glass molecules. The molecules are arranged in a way that allows light to easily travel through them without being absorbed.

3. Does all light pass through glass?

No, not all light passes through glass. The type of light that can pass through glass is called visible light, which is the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to the human eye.

4. Why doesn't light bounce off of glass?

Light doesn't bounce off of glass because the molecules in glass are tightly packed together, which does not allow for much reflection. Instead, light passes through the glass and continues on its path.

5. Can light travel through any type of glass?

Light can travel through most types of glass, as long as the glass is transparent and does not have any impurities or defects that could block the light. Some types of glass, such as stained glass, may have areas that are not transparent and therefore do not allow light to pass through them.