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"Light that interacts with matter is reflected, transmitted or absorbed, and all combinations of these interactions are possible."
The above was a previous answer that didnt actually answer the question at all. This person simply stated the different types of interactions that are possible between light and matter, not what happens when light is absorbed by matter.
When light is absorbed by matter, it turns into heat energy. This is why black objects that are in the sun are oftern hot, because darker colors ABSORB more light than lighter ones. Most people have experienced hot pavement in summer, if you ever noticed parts of the pavement that are painted white (Basketball courts, etc.) or yellow (roads) are cooler than the black parts. This is part of the reason why places like NYC are unbearably hot in the summer.
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What happens when light hits an object it cannot pass through?
If the light can not pass through a object it is opaque . The light will reflect or be absorbed by the object.
What happens when light hits a surface?
Depending on its darkness it is partially reflected and partially absorbed but if truly black it will all be absorbed and vice versa
What happens when white light is shone into a mirror?
It reflects back and a small amount is absorbed into its reflective surface.
What happens when light strikes a opaque object?
All the light is absorbed, except that portion of the spectrum matching the object's color. That particular bandwidth is reflected. Hence a yellow object appears yellow, and a blue object appears blue. Black objects absorb light without reflecting any, while white objects reflect almost all the visible light which strikes them. The object may then emit the absorbed energy in the infrared spectrum (heat).
What happens to light when it hits dark coloured clothes?
Most of it is converted into heat energy, that is ... it ceases to exist.
What happens to light when it falls on matter?
When light falls on matter, it can be absorbed, reflected, or transmitted. Absorption occurs when the light energy is taken in by the matter and converted into heat. Reflection occurs when the light bounces off the surface of the matter. Transmission occurs when the light passes through the matter without being absorbed or reflected.
When absorbed light energy is released by matter it is called what?
Example for light energy is absorbed or released, Heat is released and absorbed, electrical energy absorbed or released...
Light that is trapped by matter is said to be?
Absorbed or attenuated.
What happens to light when it is reflected refracted transmitted and absorbed by matter.?
The last person who wrote this answer was a nimrod and a moron. Okay, so the answer to your question is that light is interacting with the object and/or matter by scattering and bouncing off of it/them.
What are three interactions of light with matter?
Absorption occurs when light energy is absorbed by matter, causing it to increase in temperature or undergo a chemical reaction. Reflection happens when light bounces off the surface of an object without being absorbed. Refraction occurs when light waves change speed and direction as they pass from one medium to another.
What happens to the absorbed light energy when a light wave is absorbed by an object?
When a light wave is absorbed by an object, the absorbed light energy is converted into heat or other forms of energy within the object.
What is the release of light energy by particles of matter that have absorbed energy?
"phosphorescence"Scattering is the release of light energy by particles of matter that have absorbed energy. The transfer of energy carried by light waves to particles of matter is absorption.
What is it called when absorbed light energy is released by matter?
Example for light energy is absorbed or released, Heat is released and absorbed, electrical energy absorbed or released...
What happens to light that is trapped by matter?
When light is trapped by matter, it can be absorbed, reflected, or transmitted through the material depending on its properties. The energy of the light can be converted into heat or other forms of energy within the material. If the material is transparent, the light may pass through it with minimal absorption.
What happens to light energy that is not absorbed by a material?
Light energy that is not absorbed by a material is typically reflected, transmitted, or scattered.
Explain what happens to light when it is reflected refracted transmitted and absorbed by matter?
The last person who wrote this answer was a nimrod and a moron. Okay, so the answer to your question is that light is interacting with the object and/or matter by scattering and bouncing off of it/them.
What are three ways light interacts with matter?
three diffrent ways liht interacts with matter is absorbed, reflected, transmitted and refracted. =)
