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Here is as close as you can come to a sacred rule in science: Energy is Neither Created Nor Destroyed. At most, it can be converted from one form to another.
When light energy (let's say sunshine), which is made of photons, falls on matter (let's say a brick), the matter is heated and it reemits this heat, also in the form of photons, but of longer wavelength that those of the light. If we pile on the heat, as by putting the brick in a kiln, eventually it would begin to glow with light energy, which is to say with photons of shorter wavelength.
As we all know, E=MC2, or Matter is really just a REALLY concentrated form of Energy, which is actually moving even if to our senses it is still and cold. When things are burned or involved in nuclear reactions, the universe loses some matter and gains some energy, but since they're both the same thing, the Rule still holds: neither created nor destroyed.
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When lihgt energy hits matter ---- energy is formed?
When light energy hits matter, the energy is either absorbed, reflected, or transmitted through the material. This interaction can lead to the formation of other forms of energy, such as heat, electrical energy, or chemical energy.
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.
3 things that can happen to light when it hits matter it can be?
Reflected: Light can bounce off the surface of matter, such as a mirror, maintaining its original direction. Transmitted: Light can pass through matter, like glass or water, allowing it to travel through and potentially being refracted. Absorbed: Light energy can be converted into other forms of energy when it is absorbed by matter, such as heat or chemical energy.
Photoelectric affect what happens when light hits the metal?
When light hits a metal surface in the photoelectric effect, electrons are ejected from the metal if the light has sufficient energy (above the threshold frequency). This process demonstrates that light behaves as a particle (photons) with discrete energy levels when interacting with matter.
How is light absorbed by matter?
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.
When lihgt energy hits matter ---- energy is formed?
When light energy hits matter, the energy is either absorbed, reflected, or transmitted through the material. This interaction can lead to the formation of other forms of energy, such as heat, electrical energy, or chemical energy.
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.
3 things that can happen to light when it hits matter it can be?
Reflected: Light can bounce off the surface of matter, such as a mirror, maintaining its original direction. Transmitted: Light can pass through matter, like glass or water, allowing it to travel through and potentially being refracted. Absorbed: Light energy can be converted into other forms of energy when it is absorbed by matter, such as heat or chemical energy.
Photoelectric affect what happens when light hits the metal?
When light hits a metal surface in the photoelectric effect, electrons are ejected from the metal if the light has sufficient energy (above the threshold frequency). This process demonstrates that light behaves as a particle (photons) with discrete energy levels when interacting with matter.
How is light absorbed by matter?
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.
When light hits matter does it stop?
no,actually light posess both wave nature and particle nature,when it hits on matters it may reflect,absorbed,rtc.depents on matter,lets teke example of metal sheet,when light hits it the energy of photon contents will transfered to it,so the electrons in the surface will emitted with a kinetic energy depents on energy tranfered,its example is x-ray,when laser beams hits on metal surface x-rays are produced the colour are produced by the absorptiond reflection property,ie,if a particle reflect all light it will be white in color,if it absorbs colour it will looks like black,so light when hits matter its getting absorbed or reflected,it cannot be stopped!
Is light mechanical energy?
Light is not mechanical energy but it can be transformed into mechanical energy. Light creates an impact as it hits a surface.
Is your reflection in the mirror made of matter?
No. It's caused by the material in the mirror reflecting the light that hits the mirror back at you. So you might say a reflection is made of light. Actually this answer depends on defining matter. By Einstein's modern definition of matter, which includes photons (due to its type of energy) It is matter. SO IT IS MATTER.
How does the absorption of light increase the energy of matter?
When matter absorbs light, the energy from the light is transferred to the matter, causing its energy level to increase. This can lead to various effects such as heating up or exciting the atoms or molecules in the matter.
Three different ways light interacts with matter?
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.
What are four ways that light interacts with matter?
Light can be absorbed by matter, causing electrons to move to higher energy levels. It can be scattered in all directions, such as when it hits gas molecules in the atmosphere. Light can also be transmitted through matter, allowing it to pass through materials like glass or water. Finally, light can be reflected off surfaces, changing its direction without being absorbed.
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.
