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Light is absorbed by matter when its energy matches the energy levels of electrons in the atoms or molecules of the material. When a photon of light hits an atom, it can excite an electron to a higher energy level, causing the photon to be absorbed. The absorbed energy is then typically converted into heat or re-emitted as another photon with a longer wavelength.
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Light that is trapped by matter is said to be?
Absorbed or attenuated.
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 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.
What are three ways light interacts with matter?
three diffrent ways liht interacts with matter is absorbed, reflected, transmitted and refracted. =)
What are three ways in which light can interact with matter?
Light can be absorbed by matter, causing electrons to transition to higher energy levels. It can be reflected off a surface without being absorbed. Light can also be transmitted through a material, allowing it to pass through without being absorbed or reflected.
Light that is trapped by matter is said to be?
Absorbed or attenuated.
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...
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 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 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.
What are three ways light interacts with matter?
three diffrent ways liht interacts with matter is absorbed, reflected, transmitted and refracted. =)
What are three ways in which light can interact with matter?
Light can be absorbed by matter, causing electrons to transition to higher energy levels. It can be reflected off a surface without being absorbed. Light can also be transmitted through a material, allowing it to pass through without being absorbed or reflected.
What does light behave when it interacts with matter?
Light can be absorbed, transmitted, reflected, or refracted when it interacts with matter. The specific behavior depends on the properties of the material and the wavelength of light.
How does light heat up things?
Light transfers its energy to an object by being absorbed and converted into heat. When light waves strike an object, the energy is converted into thermal energy, causing the object's molecules to vibrate and generate heat. The more light energy absorbed by an object, the hotter it becomes.
What three things that light can do when it interacts with matter?
It can be: -absorbed -reflected -refracted (scattered)
When light hits an object some of the light is absorbed by what?
When light hits an object, some of the light is absorbed by the electrons in the material. The absorbed energy can cause the electrons to move to a higher energy state, leading to absorption of specific wavelengths of light depending on the material's properties.
Name and describe at least three different ways light interacts with matter?
It can be absorbed, reflected and radiated from the matter.
