Why do parabolic antennas have a flat paint?

Correct answer: To deflect heat from the sun

Next question

Try the best trivia game

Get it on Google Play

What people think about it: 31 Comments

Saint Nine

UnopposedExpert34755, I wondered about that. I think they mean matte.

Player #18190419

Flat Paint is indeed another name for the more commonly used Matte Paint, as I discovered after answering this question and getting confused. 'Matte paint' would have been better as a question in my opinion, but I guess I learned something and that's why I play!

Jeorne

I thought 'Gain' was a factor in amplification.

Jenna_Ortega

Arushi Omkara, my uncle told me, "if you want that one person who would change your life - look in the mirror."

LanceBearBrian

GI Joe, I'm 54 and my mom always called it flat paint...I recall when I was 10 it was "flat paint

Jenna_Ortega, so true ❤️

Angela

Jenna_Ortega, True but God can change us for the better.

Jan

Jeorne, there are also parabolic microphones, gain would then be amplification, no?

Tony

Miss Lisa, Flat paint is what is used on the ceilings of most rooms (home, office, wherever) because it reflects very little light unlike enamel paints which are on the walls. Enamel paint on the ceiling would give you a mild case of snow blindness.