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The energy, or photon, is absorbed by the molecules on the boundary of the reflecting material from the direction of propagation of the light source. Then the energy is re-emitted in all directions by the molecules. But the next layer of molecules in the medium absorbs the light going into the material and the light exiting the material is the re-emission of the light wave; aka reflection.
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If light does not pass through solid objects then what happens to the light?
It either reflects off, or is absorbed and converts to another form of energy.
What happens when an object absorbs some of light's frequencies and reflects other's?
The light wave could be absorbed by the object, in which case its energy is converted to heat. The light wave could be reflected by the object. And the light wave could be transmitted by the object. ...
What happens to the direction of light when matter reflects light?
the light changes direction.
What happens when a ray of light hits something?
it reflects
Is the moon giving off light energy?
Yes but not in the way you are thinking. The Moon reflects light but does not produce it's own energy.
What happens when you shine a light ray onto a mirror?
it reflects
What happens to light when it hits a different medium?
The light reflects or refracts on hitting the medium.
What pigment reflects green light and absorbs other colors of light to provide energy for photosynthesis?
Chlorophyll is the pigment that reflects green light and absorbs other colors of light to provide energy for photosynthesis in plants.
What happens when light strikes on opaque material?
When light strikes an opaque material, the photons are absorbed by the material, causing its atoms or molecules to vibrate or heat up. The material then reflects or absorbs the light energy, depending on its properties. If the material absorbs more light energy than it emits, it will heat up. If it reflects more light, it will appear as a non-shiny surface.
How is sound and light different?
It is different because sound vibrates and light reflects
What happens when pigment reflects red light?
All of the colors are absorbed.
What happens when light strikes a green leaf?
the leaf reflects on the light so it prevents it to burn (fire)
