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Light can be absorbed when its energy is transferred to the atoms or molecules of a material, causing them to transition to a higher energy state. This absorption can result in heating of the material or cause chemical reactions to occur. Different materials have specific wavelengths of light that they can absorb based on the energy levels of their electrons.

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How does light absorb things?

Light does not absorb things. Light can be absorbed by things.


What materials absorb light and how do they do so?

Materials that absorb light typically contain pigments or dyes that are able to absorb certain wavelengths of light. When light hits these materials, the pigments or dyes absorb the light energy, causing the material to appear darker or change color. This absorption of light energy is what allows these materials to absorb light.


Red and blue will absorb the same light?

Red and blue light will not absorb the same light. Red objects reflect red light and absorb other colors, while blue objects reflect blue light and absorb other colors.


Is there a chemical that can absorb light and then in the absence of light discharge that light?

There is no chemical that will absorb light and ONLY discharge it in the absense of light, however there are chemicals that will absorb light, store it as heat, and discharge it as light slowly, so that if light is removed it will continue to glow.


What object will absorb the most light?

An object that is black or very dark in color will typically absorb the most light because dark colors absorb light rather than reflecting it. Additionally, objects with rough surfaces or materials that specifically absorb light rays across a broad spectrum will also absorb more light.


What color most absosrb light Dark or light?

Dark colors absorb more light than light colors because they contain higher levels of pigmentation, which allows them to absorb and retain more light energy. Light colors reflect more light and appear brighter as they do not absorb as much light.


Do plants absorb all types of light, yes or no?

No, plants do not absorb all types of light.


Do trees absorb light?

Yes, they do absorb light. They transfer the light-energy to chemical energy by a proces called fotosynthesis.


What type of light spectrum can you absorb?

Every spectrum of light can be absorbed with the right materials.


Does the color blue absorb light?

No, the color blue does not absorb light. In fact, blue objects appear blue because they reflect blue light and absorb other colors.


What does absorb spectrum absorb light for?

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Will light or dark colors absorb more light to melt the ice cube?

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