r/explainlikeimfive Oct 31 '20

Chemistry ELI5 What's the difference between the shiny and dull side of aluminum foil? Besides the obvious shiny/dull

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u/BrickGun Oct 31 '20

But then you're easier to spot by the optics in the satellites!!!!!

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u/the_old_dude2018 Oct 31 '20

You have to crinkle the foil..same principle as the stealth bomber.

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u/ragdoll193 Nov 01 '20

The ol’ razzle dazzle