Keeping it simple, the three ways electromagnetic (EM) waves interact with matter include reflection, refractionand absorption.
In reflection, the EM energy "bounces off" what it strikes. In refraction, the EM energy enters the material, but changes direction when it does. In absorption, the energy of the EM wave is "taken up" by the matter, and the energy is distributed within the atomic structure into which it entered.
Light I think we know,
Objects ( other than shape ), I believe there are those that (a) "bounce / reflect" away light (b) able to absorb some and bounce some (c) able to let light pass through / reflect in different direction , example prism or diamond cut
Light has a dual nature: it is electromagnetic waves as well as trains of photons. A photon is a packet of energy (quantum) and exhibits properties of both a wave and a particle. When a photon of adequate energy hits a molecule, it is absorbed and brings the molecule to, what is called, an excited state. Thanks to this extra amount of energy, the molecule acquires different properties compared to its previous normal state. Nevertheless, it does not reside
when a light is shining a peice of matter can et in the way of the light
three diffrent ways liht interacts with matter is absorbed, reflected, transmitted and refracted. =)
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When light hits any form of matter, it can interact with the matter in different ways. The light can be reflected, absorbed, or transmitted.
Matter interacts with light by absorbing light energy and emitting light energy.
Reflected, absorbed, or transmitted
Yes, light interact with matter.
it can be absorded ,reflected and raidiated from the matter
three diffrent ways liht interacts with matter is absorbed, reflected, transmitted and refracted. =)
It can be: -absorbed -reflected -refracted (scattered)
it scatters
Reflect, Refract, Transmit, Absorb [those mainly have to do with the wave properties of light].Then there is the phenomenon where photons of light excite electrons, which re-emit photons of light sometimes at a different wavelength.
it can be absorded ,reflected and raidiated from the matter
It can be absorbed, reflected and radiated from the matter.
three diffrent ways liht interacts with matter is absorbed, reflected, transmitted and refracted. =)
three diffrent ways liht interacts with matter is absorbed, reflected, transmitted and refracted. =)
It can be: -absorbed -reflected -refracted (scattered)
It can be: -absorbed -reflected -refracted (scattered)
it scatters
Reflect, Refract, Transmit, Absorb [those mainly have to do with the wave properties of light].Then there is the phenomenon where photons of light excite electrons, which re-emit photons of light sometimes at a different wavelength.
photoelectric effect
Yes.
When light strikes matter, it may be transmitted or absorbed. In addition,it may be reflected, refracted, scattered, and/or diffracted,
when a light is shining a peice of matter can et in the way of the light